Diamondbacks Sign Corbin Burnes to $210M Deal with Opt-Out, Low Tax Advantage

Jan 4, 2025, 03:00 PM

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed star pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract, which includes a $10 million signing bonus and $64 million in deferrals. Burnes, previously linked heavily to the San Francisco Giants, chose the Diamondbacks due to a combination of financial terms, proximity to his Scottsdale home, and Arizona's low 2.5% state income tax. The deal also features an opt-out clause after two years. Burnes' addition strengthens the Diamondbacks' rotation, which now includes Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, and Eduardo Rodríguez. This move follows Arizona's acquisition of Josh Naylor and positions the team as a stronger contender in the competitive NL West. Meanwhile, the Giants, who were considered frontrunners for Burnes, are now exploring other free-agent options, including Jack Flaherty and Japanese star Roki Sasaki.