Corbin Burnes Signs $210 Million Deal with Diamondbacks

Corbin Burnes has signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking one of the most surprising moves in the franchise's history. Despite receiving a more lucrative seven-year, $250 million offer from the Baltimore Orioles and interest from the Toronto Blue Jays, Burnes chose Arizona for its low tax rates and the chance to be closer to family. The signing significantly bolsters a Diamondbacks rotation that previously ranked 21st in the majors, projecting Burnes to contribute 3.6 fWAR this season, which greatly exceeds the projected contributions of current pitchers. Burnes, a former NL Cy Young Award winner, posted a 2.92 ERA in his last season and is expected to take on the role of ace for Arizona. This move raises questions about the future of other pitchers like Jordan Montgomery, who may be traded to make room for Burnes. The Diamondbacks are actively reshaping their roster, having also acquired first baseman Josh Naylor recently.