Diamondbacks face Giants with Burnes rehabbing and Arenado returning
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the San Francisco Giants on August 28, 2026, as they seek to recover from a loss in the series opener. Right-hander Corbin Burnes is scheduled for a two-inning rehab start with Triple-A Reno, aiming for a major league return next week after an injury layoff. Third baseman Nolan Arenado, who missed the previous game due to right thumb inflammation, has been added to the lineup. The matchup features Diamondbacks LHP Kohl Drake against Giants RHP Blade Tidwell. Game time is set for 7:15 p.m. at Oracle Park.
- •Diamondbacks seek to bounce back against the Giants on August 28.
- •Corbin Burnes scheduled for rehab start at Triple-A Reno.
- •Nolan Arenado added to the lineup after a thumb injury.
- •Game features LHP Kohl Drake vs RHP Blade Tidwell.
- •The game starts at 7:15 p.m. at Oracle Park.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks at Giants live. Corbin Burnes, Nolan Arenado updates
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to bounce back on Friday night, Aug. 28, from a lifeless loss to the Giants one night earlier.
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