Earlier this week, the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled the surprise of the MLB offseason, signing ace pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year deal. Burnes reportedly had bigger offers from the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants,

The story of Burnes’ sweeper is the latest reason why so many in the industry view him as a pitcher worthy of a long-term commitment.

It was expected when the Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes in February that 2024 would be his lone season in Baltimore. That assumption became reality early Saturday morning when Burnes reportedly agreed to a six-year,