Why Giants missed on Corbin Burnes and what Buster Posey might do next:
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Key FactsGiants Miss Out on Burnes, Eye Strategic Changes
Dec 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The Diamondbacks secured Corbin Burnes with a $210 million offer, while the Giants only engaged in initial talks.
- With Blake Snell leaving for the Dodgers and Burnes going to Arizona, the Giants are expected to finish fourth in the NL West again.
- The Giants are pursuing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki but face challenges due to a restricted budget.
- The signing of Willy Adames for $182 million suggests the Giants aim to focus on pitching and defense, while still seeking a first baseman or DH.
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Key FactsCorbin Burnes Faces Tommy John Surgery
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- The right-handed pitcher is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season and possibly the entire 2026 campaign.
- Burnes experienced elbow discomfort during a game and sought multiple medical opinions afterward.
- With a typical recovery period between 14 and 18 months, Burnes’s return could happen late in 2026 at the earliest.
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Key FactsBurnes Signs Record Deal with Diamondbacks
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- Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a $210 million, six-year contract.
- Burnes, who had a 15-9 record and a 2.92 ERA with the Baltimore Orioles last season, is considered one of the top pitchers available.
- This deal marks a franchise record and secures Burnes an average annual salary of $35 million.
- The Diamondbacks aim to enhance their competitiveness, particularly against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
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