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Burnes Injured, Diamondbacks Face Weekend Challenge
Diamondbacks' Burnes exits with shoulder injury as crucial NL Wild Card race looms.
In brief
Diamondbacks' Burnes exits with shoulder injury as crucial NL Wild Card race looms. Corbin Burnes injured list placement jeopardizes Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card chase with weekend games pending. Originally reported by Mlb.
Injury Announcement
Diamondbacks placed right-hander Corbin Burnes on 15-day injured list for shoulder inflammation.
Weekend Game Impact
Burnes was scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Padres in NL Wild Card chase.
Burnes' Injury History
Burnes signed for $210 million before 2025 season but missed most of 2024 after surgery.
Injury Details
MRI confirmed shoulder inflammation after throwing session showed poor ball release.
Manager's Assessment
Manager Torey Lovullo said Burnes couldn't throw effectively and needed second opinion.
Team Response
Recalled Jose Cabrera to replace Burnes for Saturday's game against Padres.
In short
Corbin Burnes injured list placement jeopardizes Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card chase with weekend games pending.
