Headlines were made in the pro ranks on Friday as Corbin Burnes suffers 'setback' in return from Tommy John dominated the conversation. The fallout from this development is expected to impact the standings significantly.
While at the same time the tale remained furthered by the sentiment that he is gonna be pulled earlier from throwing, it is weeks -- not days.
Impact on the Season
Importantly, as furthered by the sentiment that return -- for each the Arizona Republic -- and described the setback as., the account stayed (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / REUTERS) Burnes won the 2021 NL Cy Young award while pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers.
With impressive skill, After a lone stretch with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 -- he signed a six-year -- $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks on the heels of four uninterrupted All-Star selections. In a noteworthy performance, His contract is the richest in franchise the history books.
In a noteworthy performance, Burnes forged 11 starts in 2025 before being shut down in June to undergo Tommy John surgery. Demonstrating excellence, Nearly a year later -- he had been throwing bullpen sessions with the goal of returning to the rotation sometime in July.
With impressive skill, At this point it sounds like he is expected to return in September at the earliest Demonstrating excellence, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The sooner the better for the Diamondbacks, who, at 32- 29, are in the heart of the NL wild-card race as midseason approaches.
In a noteworthy performance, If he returns to form, Burnes projects to be a difference-maker at the top of Arizona's rotation. In a noteworthy performance, But the Diamondbacks are not expected to claim singular unnecessary chances while ensuring Burnes is at no undue risk of further injury before he returns to the mound.
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