From Josh Hader's wife Maria to Jon Heyman: How the MLB world has reacted to Corbin Burnes' surprise $210M deal with Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks landed free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes on a six-year, $210 million deal, MLB.com confirms. News of the deal dropped late on Friday night, leaving fans gasping for breath.

The deal has also drawn plenty of attention on social media from a wide array of notable baseball-related people. Here’s a look at the reactions from the MLB world regarding Corbin Burnes’ surprising deal.

Reaction from MLB world regarding Corbin Burnes’ surprising deal with Arizona Diamondbacks

#5 Maria Hader

Maria Hader, wife of Houston Astros' Josh Hader, dropped this highly enthusiastic post on her IG profile:

Corbin Burnes' deal reactions.

The post’s caption reads:

“LFG. Love this for our people! Need that AZ Burnes jersey ASAP.”

The enthusiasm is warranted as fans and MLB-related folks process the news of Corbin Burnes’ massive deal.

#4 Jeff Passan

Notable MLB insider Jeff Passan posted his reaction to the Corbin Burnes deal on X on Saturday. In particular, he highlighted:

“After a quiet winter, Arizona gets the best pitcher on the market”

Indeed, the Diamondbacks landed the most sought-after free-agent hurler as several teams attempted to lure the 2021 NL Cy Young.

#3 Bob Nightengale

USA Today writer Bob Nightengale summed up Burnes’ move to the desert by stating on X on Saturday:

“The Arizona Diamondbacks pull off a stunner...”

With so much hype surrounding Burnes’ eventual deal this offseason, few expected the Diamondbacks to land the coveted hurler. It seems Nightengale was among those surprised by the news out of Arizona.

#2 Mark Feinsand

MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand dropped this interesting insight regarding the D-Backs’ signing of Burnes to a team-record deal:

“Dbacks are going to make life tough on the Dodgers and Padres this season.”

Feinsand’s Saturday comments ring true as the Diamondbacks took a major step in the NL West arms race. The Los Angeles Dodgers added Blake Snell and re-signed Teoscar Hernandez. The San Diego Padres look solid this upcoming season, with the San Fransico Giants making strides to improve by signing Willy Adames.

With Burnes in the fold, the Diamondbacks look serious about contending for another shot at the World Series this upcoming season.

#1 Jon Heyman

Renowned MLB insider Jon Heyman posted on Saturday the following comment regarding Burnes’ arrival in Arizona:

“With the winter shocker, D-Backs get better in baseball’s strongest division at the top.”

The news shocked plenty of fans as some reports suggested the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants had outbid Arizona. However, Burnes opted to head to the desert.

Thus far, the NL West is shaping up to be the toughest division in the Majors this upcoming season.