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

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,

In a surprise blockbuster signing, the Diamondbacks land Corbin Burnes. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for all the details.

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 .

A new MLB rumor points to the Baltimore Orioles aiming to fill their Corbin Burnes void by adding the last big-name pitcher left in free agency. Heading into the offseason there was a lot of hope among Orioles fans that having a new billionaire owner would boost their chances of re-signing ace Corbin Burnes.

MLB rumors heat up as the Baltimore Orioles target a World Series-winning pitcher to strengthen their rotation after Corbin Burnes joins the Arizona Diamondbacks. The surprising signing of Corbin Burnes by the Arizona Diamondbacks has left the Baltimore Orioles searching for alternatives to bolster their rotation.