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Corbin Burnes will not opt out, per reports

Corbin Burnes will not be opting out of his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, per reports. This is one of the least surprising bits of news that we will have this offseason. Burnes signed a 6 year, $210 million deal…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:40 PM
Corbin Burnes will not opt out, per reports
Key Things to Know
  • Corbin Burnes will not opt out of his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, per reports.
  • Burnes originally signed a six-year, $210 million contract with Arizona after the 2024 season.
  • The pitcher missed most of the 2026 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Corbin Burnes will not opt out of the final four years of his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to reports. The right-handed pitcher originally signed a six-year, $210 million deal with Arizona following the 2024 season, which featured an opt-out clause after the 2026 campaign.

Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery during the 2025 season after suffering a torn UCL, limiting him to just three starts and 10.1 innings in 2026. He remains guaranteed $35 million annually from 2027 through 2030, with $11 million per year deferred.

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