Rotation Depth and Burnes Injury Crisis

Burnes declined his opt-out and remains committed through 2030 at $35 million annually, with $11 million deferred each year; his recovery remains unclear. Soroka is a free agent after declining his $10 million mutual option, and Arizona reportedly hopes to bring him back, though no agreement is reported. Arizona’s Kohl Franklin minor-league signing remains a depth gamble, with no new role or update reported.