Burnes Lands on IL With Shoulder Inflammation
The D-backs lose their ace to the injured list at a pivotal point in the season, with a high-stakes weekend series looming.
Corbin Burnes has been placed on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, a significant blow to the Arizona Diamondbacks rotation. The timing is particularly damaging, as the team faces a crucial weekend series without their top starter. Shoulder inflammation can carry variable recovery timelines and raises concern about Burnes's near-term availability. Arizona will need to adjust its pitching plans while managing playoff or standings implications.
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