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Former Cy Young Winner Corbin Burnes Signs Largest Deal in Diamondbacks History: $210M, 6 Years With Opt-Out

Dec 28, 2024, 01:44 PM

Corbin Burnes, a 4-time All-Star and the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner, has agreed to a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking the largest deal in the franchise's history. The agreement includes an opt-out clause after the 2026 season. Burnes, who also earned 2-time All-MLB First Team honors, spent last season with the Baltimore Orioles after six years with the Milwaukee Brewers, posting the lowest ERA since 2020 at 2.92 and a 15-9 record in 2024. The 30-year-old right-hander's signing adds significant strength to the Diamondbacks' rotation, joining pitchers like Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Brandon Pfaadt. This move is part of Arizona's strategy to compete in the NL West, particularly against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Burnes' agent, Scott Boras, has been instrumental in securing over $1.6 billion in contracts this offseason.