The Corbin Burnes signing shocked everyone—the best-starting pitcher didn't go to any of the teams he was rumored to go to. The post MLB Rumors: Diamondbacks’ $10M Ace’s Departure Becomes Increasingly Likely After Corbin Burnes’ Blockbuster Signing appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Earlier in the offseason, CBS Sports ranked Burnes as the No. 2 free agent in the 2024-25 class. The former Cy Young winner is coming off yet another ace-quality season in 2024, this one as a member of the Orioles .

Corbin Burnes, the 30-year-old four-time All Star and 2021 National League Cy Young winner who topped this offseason’s free agent pitching class, stunned the baseball world Friday night by reportedly agreeing to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks — spurning more high profile suitors including the Boston Red Sox,

The Orioles could not keep Corbin Burnes in town, but there are still quality options on the market, starting with Jack Flaherty.

Corbin Burnes and Corbin Carroll were 2 of the first 3 players in MLB history with their first names, and now they will be teammates with the Diamondbacks.

There are at least three teams that lost out on Corbin Burnes. Burnes signed a long-term deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The Orioles are adding a 17-year MLB veteran to their rotation. Baltimore signed right-hander Charlie Morton to a one-year contract on Friday, the team announced. The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed the deal is worth $15 million.

The Baltimore Orioles inked Charlie Morton to a one-year contract, tapping the 41-year-old to replace outgoing ace Corbin Burnes.