Corbin BurnesSP | Orioles

Corbin Burnes dominates in Diamondbacks debutFebruary 21, 2025 | 03:38 PM

Corbin Burnes was electric in his Diamondbacks' Cactus League debut Friday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect inning against the Rockies. Writer's Analysis: Burnes needed just 16 pitches (12 strikes) to carve through Brenton Doyle, Ryan McMahon, and Kyle Farmer, showcasing his elite command and swing-and-miss ability. The 30-year-old leaned heavily on his cutter, throwing it on 56% of his pitches--an approach that could boost his strikeout totals in 2025. Burnes remains a top-tier fantasy ace and appears locked in early this spring.