The best starting pitcher on the free agent market has found a new home, as Patrick Corbin agreed to sign with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
According to numerous reports, the Nationals will sign Corbin to a six-year deal worth $140 million.
Nationals have agreed to terms on a deal with Patrick Corbin, according to a person familiar. Pending physical.
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) December 4, 2018
Source confirms that Patrick Corbin's six-year deal with the Washington Nationals is for $140 million.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 4, 2018
With Corbin, Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, the Nationals should now have one of the best starting rotations in the National League and possibly all of baseball. Corbin, 29, went 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA in 33 starts with Arizona last season.
Some executives still considered the Nationals the favorites to re-sign Bryce Harper as of recently, but it will be interesting to see if the addition of Corbin means the star outfielder is headed elsewhere.
