Corbin Burnes

Corbin Burnes is in the last year of his contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, and it would be somewhat surprising if he still plays for them at the end of the year. The important thing to note is that his pending free agency makes him an even better draft pick in 2024 than usual. And his "usual" is still elite. Burnes landed at 200 strikeouts in 193 2/3 innings with a 3.39 ERA and microscopic 1.07 WHIP. Hitters struggle to make good contact on Burnes's pitches (avgEV of 86.4), but his K% dropped five percent to 25.5. As the third pitcher in Tier 1, he has the most to gain in 2024 and will make an excellent SP1 in fantasy.

Corbin Burnes extended qualifying offer

The Orioles have extended the one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer to Corbin Burnes.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes is unlikely to accept the offer and is expected to test free agency as one of the top pitchers on the market. The Orioles would receive a draft pick if Burnes signs elsewhere.