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Diamondbacks face setback as Corbin Burnes suffers lat strain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Diamondbacks face setback as Corbin Burnes suffers lat strain

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that Corbin Burnes, a former Cy Young Award winner, is experiencing a lat strain during his recovery from Tommy John surgery. This setback delays his return, now expected no earlier than September. Burnes was initially anticipated to contribute in the season's second half, aiding the team's playoff aspirations. With Arizona still in the playoff race, front-office executives may need to seek additional pitching options ahead of the trade deadline due to the uncertainty surrounding Burnes' availability.

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Status Watch

•Corbin Burnes suffers a lat strain during recovery from surgery.
•Return timeline pushed back to at least September.
•Diamondbacks had hoped for Burnes' return to aid postseason push.
•Injury complicates Arizona's trade deadline strategy.
•Diamondbacks remain competitive in the playoff race.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks received troubling news this week regarding one of the best pitchers in MLB and most important pitchers in their organization. Former National League Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes has suffered a lat strain during his recovery…
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