Corbin Burnes will not opt out of his Diamondbacks contract.
Fantasy Impact
The contract is set to pay Burnes $140 million over the next four years. He was limited to 74 2/3 innings after working his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Corbin Burnes told reporters his shoulder “was simply tired from all the rehab throwing.”
Fantasy Impact
Burnes landed back on the injured list this past week to finish the season. He returned to pitch just 10 1/3 innings this season with the Diamondbacks falling just short of making the postseason.
The Diamondbacks placed RHP Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Fantasy Impact
Burnes was originally scheduled to make one more start this weekend. He will instead be shutdown.
Corbin Burnes allowed four runs on five hits over 2 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and two walks in a no-decision on Sunday against the Yankees.
Fantasy Impact
Burnes had thrown two scoreless frames before getting crushed for three home runs in the third inning alone. He is currently scheduled to face the Padres next.
Corbin Burnes allowed five runs on five hits over 4 2/3 innings with four strikeouts in a no-decision on Monday against the Marlins.
Fantasy Impact
Burnes was making his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery. He allowed three runs in the second inning before Miami hit back-to-back solo blasts in the fourth inning. Burnes is currently slated to face the Rockies next.