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11mo ago

Corbin Burnes Reflects on Orioles Offer After Signing with Diamondbacks

Burnes chose Arizona's six-year, $210 million deal over Baltimore's record-setting AAV offer, citing contract length and family proximity as decisive factors.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 16: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning during the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes in action during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • Corbin Burnes signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, finalized in a rapid 72-hour negotiation period.
  • The Orioles offered Burnes a four-year, $180 million deal, which would have set an MLB record for the highest average annual value for a pitcher at $45 million per year.
  • Burnes cited the Diamondbacks' longer contract term and proximity to his family in Scottsdale as key reasons for his decision to sign with Arizona.
  • Agent Scott Boras remained in talks with the Orioles until days before Burnes accepted the Diamondbacks' offer, but Baltimore did not extend their offer beyond four years.
  • In his standout 2024 season with the Orioles, Burnes posted a 2.92 ERA, 181 strikeouts, and earned an All-Star nod, solidifying his value in free agency.