The Diamondbacks are in agreement with free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes on a six-year deal worth $210MM, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Boras Corporation client will have the opportunity to opt out following the 2026 campaign.
The news is a shocking turn of events as Burnes had garnered plenty of interest in free agency but had not been connected to Arizona at any point in the offseason. While some rumored suitors for the right-hander’s services such as the Yankees and Red Sox turned to alternative options for the front of their rotations by signing Max Fried and trading for Garrett Crochet respectively, a number of known interested parties remained in the mix. That included not only the incumbent Orioles but also the big market Giants and Blue Jays, both of whom USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports offered the Burnes a higher guarantee. Nightengale notes that the state of Arizona has a much lower income tax rate than that of either California or Ontario, Canada. In addition to that financial incentive, Burnes is a a resident of Scottsdale, AZ who will surely enjoy the opportunity to pitch close to home.
More to come…
