# Burnes Injured, Diamondbacks Face Weekend Challenge

> Diamondbacks' Burnes exits with shoulder injury as crucial NL Wild Card race looms.
- Title: Burnes Injured, Diamondbacks Face Weekend Challenge · Mlb
- Summary: Diamondbacks' Burnes exits with shoulder injury as crucial NL Wild Card race looms. Corbin Burnes injured list placement jeopardizes Diamondbacks' NL Wild…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/corbin-burnes-injured-list-shoulder-inflammation
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Corbin Burnes injured list placement jeopardizes Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card chase with weekend games pending.