Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children.
The Braves have the opportunity to sign a perfect fit for their outfield but his agent's apparent lack of interest in making deals with them may get in the way.
Spring training is less than a month away, but there is still plenty of MLB offseason business to tackle. A handful of notable players remain on the free-agent market, including A
Legendary MLB athlete and commentator Bob Uecker passed away at 90, prompting heartfelt tributes from the MLB community. Notable tributes include Balt
Agent Scott Boras received feedback that the Diamondbacks are of concern for teams looking to compete after the addition of Corbin Burnes.
As has become typical over the last few years, the New York Mets have made a very big splash on the free agency market this offseason, once again showing that they’ll go all out to sign the top players across Major League Baseball.
The Atlanta Braves could look to swing a huge trade for controversial Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery after signing Jurickson Profar.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.
The Atlanta Braves could capitalize on their momentum from the Jurickson Profar signing with another big trade.