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Diamondbacks Place Corbin Burnes on 15-Day IL With Shoulder Inflammation

Burnes’ exit increases Arizona’s pitching shortfall as the club pursues the final National League wild-card spot.

Sep 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws during the first inning during the game against the New York Yankees at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled righty José Cabrera as the corresponding roster move.
  • General manager Mike Hazen said Burnes reported a bullpen session that "wasn't coming out great," the club performed an MRI in Phoenix, and the pitcher will get a second opinion after the IL move.
  • Burnes returned from Tommy John surgery this season after a June teres major strain delayed his debut until Sept. 8 and made three starts that showed falling sinker velocity and a 7.84 ERA.
  • With two regular-season games left and Arizona two games behind Philadelphia (holding the tiebreaker), manager Torey Lovullo confirmed plans for bullpen-start contingencies using bulk relievers such as Ryne Nelson, Zac Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt or Eduardo Rodríguez.
  • Burnes is a former NL Cy Young winner on a six-year, $210 million contract, and his sudden unavailability could materially alter Arizona’s playoff path pending the MRI results and the club’s weekend pitching performance.