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As injuries plague high-value contracts, the challenge intensifies for teams like the Diamondbacks, who are trying to find balance between the present and future. With the stakes riding high, Ken Kendrick and his executives will need to navigate the financial intricacies of the roster while ensuring competitive performance on the field.
Lessons Learned
The situation with Corbin Burns serves as a stark reminder across Major League Baseball regarding the risks associated with long-term investments in pitchers. The prevalence of injuries and the impact they can have on both player performance and team dynamics should prompt franchises to reconsider their valuation criteria when pursuing high-priced talent.