Corbin Burnes

Corbin Burnes said his target for return is the All-Star break next season.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes is continuing his rehab from Tommy John surgery he underwent in June. He won't return until the second half of next season.

The Diamondbacks transferred RHP Corbin Burnes to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens up a roster spot for Arizona. Burnes will be sidelined into the latter part of next season as he undergoes Tommy John surgery.

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes had recently sought a second opinion on his ailing right elbow that has seemingly led to Tommy John surgery. Signed to a six-year, $210 million contract in the offseason, Burnes will miss the remainder of the 2025 season and potentially the entirety of the 2026 campaign, as well. The veteran pitched to a 2.66 ERA in 11 starts prior to hitting the IL but also posted a career-worst 14% K-BB% in the process.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed Corbin Burnes on the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes is set to receive a second opinion on his right elbow after initial tests for his injury proved inconclusive. He's expected to miss at least the next couple of weeks, with more clarity on his injury's severity and potential return timeline anticipated by Thursday or Friday. Ryne Nelson will take his spot in the rotation.

Corbin Burnes will receive a second opinion on the right elbow injury he sustained in Sunday's contest against the Washington Nationals, as initial tests proved inconclusive.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes underwent an MRI on Monday, but the results were inconclusive. The Arizona Diamondbacks anticipate having more clarity on the severity of his injury and his potential timeline by Thursday or Friday.