Corbin Burnes will become the Dbacks ace starting next season (Source: Imagn)
MLB insider Jon Heyman shared his thoughts on the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Corbin Burnes to a massive six-year $210 million contract. The surprise move defied expectations, with the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays considered as the favorites and had offered more guaranteed money.
Burnes' addition immensely improves the Dbacks starting pitching. He will slot in as the ace at least for the next two years, as his contract has an opt-out clause after the end of the 2026 season.
On the MLB network, Heyman cited past instances of the Diamondbacks favoring starting pitching. They were propelled to their maiden franchise title in 2001 in their fourth year of existence following the performances from two legendary pitchers - Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling.
