Gallen Set to Return from 60-Day IL for D-Backs vs. Royals
Arizona's beat reporter confirms Gallen is expected to be reinstated ahead of the series finale, ending a second-half absence due to elbow inflammation.
Zac Gallen has missed the entire second half of the season with elbow inflammation. He made a Triple-A rehab start on August 30 and followed it with a 60-pitch simulated game last Friday. The Diamondbacks will option two pitchers as corresponding moves to clear roster space. Gallen is expected to provide roughly 3-4 innings in a tandem start arrangement.
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Corbin Carroll scratched from Diamondbacks lineup for 2nd straight night
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Carroll Sits Again: Low Back Discomfort Keeps Him Out Second Straight Night
Arizona's outfielder Corbin Carroll is out of the lineup for the second consecutive game, raising concern about his availability going forward.
Gallen and Soroka activated by Arizona ahead of Wednesday's start vs. Royals
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Corbin Burnes pitches three scoreless innings in 2026 debut for Arizona
Corbin Burnes returned from Tommy John surgery to throw three scoreless innings against Kansas City in his first 2026 appearance, per MLB.com's Robert Falkoff.
Corbin Carroll scratched from D-backs' Tuesday lineup with low back discomfort
Corbin Carroll was a late scratch from Arizona's Tuesday lineup due to low back discomfort, per MLB.com's Robert Falkoff, with his near-term availability uncertain.