Corbin Burnes

Corbin Burnes restarted his throwing program.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes was shut down from throwing in early June after suffering a teres major strain. He still remains without a clear timetable to return.

Corbin Burnes has begun a throwing program after Friday's follow-up MRI came back clean.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025 and suffered a teres major strain in May 2026 while facing live hitters during his throwing program. He has resumed throwing, currently playing catch on flat ground every other day, and will eventually progress to mound work. He could make his 2026 debut in September.

Corbin Burnes will undergo an MRI on Friday to evaluate the progress of his elbow recovery.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025. He faced hitters for the first time on May 29 but experienced discomfort following the session and was diagnosed with a teres major strain, forcing him to be shut down. The Diamondbacks are expected to provide an update on his recovery plan once they receive the MRI results.

Corbin Burnes told reporters he expects to return by September.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes recently suffered a setback on his way back from Tommy John surgery with a lat strain. His status will still be to monitored over the next couple of months.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo announced on Wednesday that Corbin Burnes suffered a lat strain during his Tommy John rehab and has been shut down from throwing.

Fantasy Impact

Burnes will now be shut down for at least a few weeks with what is being called a teres major strain, according to Lovullo. His target return date has now been pushed back to September.