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Diamondbacks Lose Ace Burnes to Injury Again
26 Sep
Summary
- Corbin Burnes placed on IL with shoulder inflammation.
- Season likely over for Burnes, impacting playoff push.
- Burnes struggled since returning from prior surgery.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed ace right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. This latest injury significantly dims the team's chances for an unlikely playoff berth in the final days of the 2026 season. Burnes' return to the mound this season is now highly improbable, barring an exceptionally deep postseason run.
Burnes has faced a challenging year, limited by a prior elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery in 2025. He recently returned from a Teres Major strain in his shoulder, but his performance has been hampered. Since his return, Burnes has posted a 7.84 ERA, struggling with command and velocity, and allowing multiple home runs in his last two starts.
The Diamondbacks must now address the vacant rotation spot. Potential options include Ryne Nelson as a bulk reliever or Zac Gallen returning to a starting role. Arizona is scheduled to start Brandon Pfaadt on Friday and Michael Soroka on Sunday, with Saturday's starter yet to be determined.
