Corbin Burnes agrees to $210 million with D-backs

Corbin Burnes signs a six-year, $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks, a surprising move at the end of the year.

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Burnes, 30, is a former Cy Young Award winner who had a strong market despite a preference for the West Coast.

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The Diamondbacks boast a strong rotation with Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, and others, adding Burnes as the best remaining free agent.

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The contract includes an opt-out after two seasons.

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Arizona aims to contend in the National League West, the toughest division, with the Dodgers dominating.

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Burnes has ranked highly in several key pitching stats since 2020, including ERA (2.88) and strikeouts (946).

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In 2023, Burnes led Baltimore's rotation with a 2.92 ERA and 194⅓ innings pitched.

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His contract places him among elite company with Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg in annual salary.

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Despite a recent drop in strikeout rate, Burnes' pitches, especially his cutter, remain among the best in baseball.

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