Major Shakeup: Chris Sale's Trade to Braves Shocks Baseball World

Red Sox shock fans with trade involving Chris Sale.

Sale waived no-trade clause to join the Braves.

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Boston covering $17 million of Sale's $27.5 million salary for 2024.

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Grissom expected to take over at second base with six years of control.

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Sale's tenure marked by ups and downs, injuries, and All-Star appearances.

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Giolito signed to bolster Red Sox rotation.

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Departure of Sale leaves a void in the pitching staff.

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Money freed up may be used to acquire more rotation help in free agency.

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