Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team's jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.

Corbin Burnes ’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation.

Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children.

The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their newest star, right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes, on Wednesday. Burnes, who signed a reported six-year, $210 million contract with the D-backs in December, is ecstatic for this new chapter in his career.

Corbin Burnes, a star pitcher, signed a six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $210 million, exciting fellow teammate Zac Gallen. Burnes cited family considerations for the move. Having debuted in 2018 with the Milwaukee Brewers,