Diamondbacks begin series against Padres with updates on Burnes injury progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing the San Diego Padres in a four-game series that began on August 3 at Chase Field. Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and reports he feels good, expressing hope to return before early September. He is currently throwing off flat ground and will start his bullpen sessions soon. Other injured players, including Zac Gallen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., are also making progress. The Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez will start against the Padres' Michael King in the opening game of the series.
- •Diamondbacks face Padres in a four-game series beginning August 3.
- •Corbin Burnes optimistic about returning from injury before early September.
- •Eduardo Rodriguez starting against Michael King in series opener.
- •Zac Gallen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. making progress in recovery.
- •Upcoming games feature planned starts for Pfaadt and Bratt.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs Padres live updates. Interesting news on Corbin Burnes
"The Arizona Diamondbacks open a four-game series against the San Diego Padres on Monday, Aug. 3, at Chase Field.
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