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Corbin Burnes returns to Diamondbacks rotation
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Corbin Burnes injury recovery and return returns to Diamondbacks rotation
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes began a rehabilitation process following Tommy John surgery and a subsequent shoulder issue. His recovery included a scheduled Triple-A rehab assignment with Reno to mark his first minor league appearance since 2019. By early September, manager Torey Lovullo indicated that On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Burnes was expected to made his highly anticipated return to Major League Baseball, pitching three scoreless innings in an 11-inning, 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This appearance marked his first time on a Major League rotation. mound since June 1, 2025, following a 15-month recovery period from Tommy John surgery and a subsequent teres major strain. During his return, Burnes threw 57 pitches, allowing two hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts. The team planned for him victory brings the Diamondbacks to pitch approximately 60 pitches a 77-68 record, maintaining a one-game lead in his return as they competed the race for a the National League Wild Card League’s third wild-card spot. The As the team continues its postseason push, the organization aims to gradually increase his workload to prepare him for a potential postseason rotation. Burnes’ workload. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that the team may also utilize pitching reinforcements such as Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka, both of whom have been participating in simulated games as they return from the injured list.
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- 2026-09-09 06:52 UTC Corbin Burnes returns to Diamondbacks rotation
- 2026-09-05 03:45 UTC Corbin Burnes injury recovery and return
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