The Arizona Diamondbacks finally made a move in the offseason and made sure it was a big one. According to multiple reports, the Diamondbacks have agreed to a deal with right-hander Corbin Burnes.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Burnes received a six-year, $210 million deal. The 2021 NL Cy Young winner was previously considered the best pitcher available on the free agency market.
Burnes spent the 2024 MLB season with the Baltimore Orioles and received his fourth consecutive All-Star nod. He made 32 starts and went 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA and 181 strikeouts.
Burnes received a lot of interest around the league, but it was the Diamondbacks that made the best offer. He received a deal with the highest average for a pitcher this winter while also having the option to opt-out after two years and perhaps chase an even better deal. On top of that, Burnes lives in Arizona, so being able to play half of his games in the state was reportedly attractive to him.
With the addition of Burnes, the Diamondbacks now have one of the best pitching groups in baseball, at least on paper. He will join a stacker rotation that also includes Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt, and Eduardo Rodriguez.
