PHOENIX – Diamondbacks’ star pitcher Corbin Burnes was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and will receive a second opinion on what the D-Backs are calling right elbow inflammation.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Diamondbacks are calling it elbow inflammation for Corbin Burnes as he heads to the IL pic.twitter.com/BHOGDzAueL
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 3, 2025
Jun 1, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) on the mound in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
It was reported that Corbin Burnes will now seek a second opinion on his right elbow after initial tests were inconclusive, and he should have more information on Thursday or Friday. (Credit: John Gambadoro – Arizona Sports). A second opinion is never a good sign as some feel a tear could be involved. Although this very well could be just a precautionary move and there is nothing more than inflammation.
Should know more on Corbin Burnes Thursday or Friday. The Dbacks ace is getting a second opinion on his right elbow after initial tests were inconclusive
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 3, 2025
Moving forward:
The Diamondbacks have recalled Tommy Henry in an according move, which will bring him up to the bullpen role, and Ryne Nelson will once again be placed back into the starting rotation for another massive opportunity to show what he is capable of.
May 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tommy Henry against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Corbin Burnes is the most recent offseason splash for this Arizona ball club, as he signed a 6-year $210 million dollar deal. Burnes has been a stable and solid piece for this starting rotation. After what has been an incredible start to the season, anything more than a little stint on the IL would hurt this team massively moving forward.
May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Arizona has now arrived in Atlanta as the Diamondbacks get ready for a three-game series against the Braves at Truist Park.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
