Corbin Burnes

The San Francisco Giants are considered the "heavy favorites" to sign Corbin Burnes.

Fantasy Impact

The Blue Jays and Red Sox had also been connected to Burnes. The Giants lost Blake Snell and now will look to land Burnes to replace him.

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.

Corbin Burnes has been named the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series for the Baltimore Orioles against either the Detroit Tigers or the Kansas City Royals the club announced.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes will toe the rubber for a Baltimore club with aspirations of a deep postseason run. The veteran right-hander had a stellar season leading the rotation, posting a 2.92 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 32 starts (15-9) to go along with 181 strikeouts for manager Brandon Hyde.

Corbin Burnes allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out nine over five innings in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a strong individual performance marked by high strikeout numbers, Burnes couldn't steer the Orioles to victory as the team's offense faltered. This outing, characterized by his dominance on the mound, slightly improves his already impressive season metrics, including a solid ERA and WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate and limit walks continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories that reward strikeouts and ERA. However, the Orioles' inconsistent run support could be a concern for fantasy managers relying on wins from Burnes.

Corbin Burnes delivered a masterclass performance, tossing seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits and three walks, striking out eight in the Orioles' 7-1 victory over the Tigers on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a pristine display of Burnes's capabilities, lowering his ERA to an impressive 2.95 and maintaining a solid WHIP of 1.11. His season-long performance, characterized by a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio and consistent fielding independent pitching, underscores his reliability as a top-tier fantasy starter. Given his ability to dominate deep into games and maintain low scoring against him, Burnes should remain a staple in fantasy lineups, offering both quality starts and strikeout potential.