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Corbin Burnes Lands Surprising $210 Million Contract To Join NL West

Corbin Burnes Lands Surprising $210 Million Contract To Join NL West

By Kevin Harson

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The Corbin Burnes sweepstakes ended Friday with the former Cy Young Award winner going to the National League West — but not the San Francisco Giants.

The Giants, who were rumored to be the favorites to sign the California native, instead will face Burnes as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks over the next six years.

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According to multiple reports, Burnes gets $210 million and an opt-out after the second year of the contract with the D-Backs, who reached the World Series in 2023 but missed the postseason altogether in 2024.

Corbin Burnes Arizona Diamondbacks
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 26, 2024 in New York City. Burnes... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 26, 2024 in New York City. Burnes has a six-year contract agreement in place with the Diamondbacks. More Evan Bernstein/Getty Images

It's a stunning conclusion to the free agency of perhaps the most talented free agent pitcher still left on the market. Burnes joins a surprisingly stout rotation in Phoenix along with Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Brandon Pfaadt.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Burnes' $35 million average annual value is the sixth-largest ever for a starting pitcher.

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