Diamondbacks to Sign Corbin Burnes
p/c: John E. Sokolowski
According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Arizona Diamondbacks are signing Corbin Burnes to a six-year deal worth $210 million. Heyman notes that the deal includes an opt-out, after two years.
Burnes entered this offseason as the top right-handed starting pitcher, on the free agent market.
In his lone season pitching for the Baltimore Orioles this year, Burnes posted a 2.92 ERA, along with a 3.55 FIP, and a 3.7 fWAR, in 32 starts. He was an All-Star selection, while finishing fifth, for the AL Cy Young.
Prior to joining the Orioles, Burnes became a three-time All-Star with the Milwaukee Brewers, and was the recipient of the NL Cy Young award during the 2021 season.
The addition of Burnes gives the Dbacks a solid, 1-2 combination, to go alongside Zac Gallen.
Arizona makes their second biggest move, within a week, as they addressed first base by acquiring Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians.