Corbin Burnes Injury: Diamondbacks MRI & Elbow Update
- The Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching depth is being tested as right-hander Corbin Burnes faces a potential injury setback.
- Burnes inked a six-year, $210 million contract with Arizona during the offseason.
- the Diamondbacks' ace has consistently ranked among the league's elite, finishing in the top five in Cy Young award voting five times, including last season, his sole year...
Corbin Burnes’ perhaps serious injury throws a wrench in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ season plans. The team is awaiting MRI results to determine the severity of the issue for their ace pitcher. burnes, who signed a $210 million deal, has been a consistent force. News Directory 3 has the latest update. This setback could severely impact the Diamondbacks, already grappling with multiple injuries to their pitching staff, and currently positioned fourth in the NL West.discover what’s next for the Diamondbacks and the impact on their divisional standing.
Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes Injury Clouds NL West Outlook
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching depth is being tested as right-hander Corbin Burnes faces a potential injury setback. Burnes, the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner, has been a reliable presence on the mound, averaging 31 starts from 2021-24.
Burnes inked a six-year, $210 million contract with Arizona during the offseason. Through his starts this season, he’s averaged nearly six innings per outing, maintaining that pace in his last five appearances.
the Diamondbacks’ ace has consistently ranked among the league’s elite, finishing in the top five in Cy Young award voting five times, including last season, his sole year in the American League.
Arizona, after a 3-1 victory over the Nationals on Sunday, holds a 28-31 record, placing them fourth in the NL West. The team is already navigating a series of injuries to key starters.
Jordan Montgomery, Blake Walston (recovering from tommy John surgery), and Eduardo Rodriguez (battling shoulder inflammation) are among those currently sidelined, further straining the Diamondbacks’ pitching resources.