The top pitcher on the free agent market has found a home.
Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks have an agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal late Friday night, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported.
The contract has an opt out after two years.
After Max Fried signed his eight-year deal with the Yankees, Burnes, the 2021 NL CY Young winner was the top pitcher still hanging on the market.
But the four-time All-Star will now join a Diamondbacks team that’s one year removed from winning the NL pennant.
Last year with the Orioles, the righty pitched a 2.92 ERA over 194¹/₃ innings.
The 30-year-old has a 3.19 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across seven seasons.
This is a developing story
In a shocking turn of events, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The deal, which includes a full no-trade clause, marks one of the largest contracts in MLB history for a pitcher.
Burnes, who was coming off a dominant season with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he won the NL Cy Young award, was one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason. Many teams were vying for his services, but ultimately it was the Diamondbacks who were able to secure his signature.
The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to anchor the Diamondbacks’ rotation for years to come, providing a much-needed boost to their pitching staff. With Burnes now locked up long-term, Arizona fans can look forward to seeing one of the best pitchers in the game take the mound every fifth day.
The deal is pending a physical and is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates on this blockbuster signing.
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