Diamondbacks return key starters as rotation depth stabilizes for final stretch

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently saw three veteran pitchers return to the mound during a road series against the Kansas City Royals. Corbin Burnes made his first appearance in over 450 days following Tommy John surgery, limiting his outing to three innings. Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka returned from the injured list during Wednesday’s series finale, though both allowed home runs in a 5-2 loss to the Royals. These arrivals provide needed depth as the Diamondbacks navigate the final 15 games of the regular season. The team continues to address inconsistent run support while managing the pitch counts and overall form of returning starters. The Diamondbacks now prepare for their final homestand of 2026, which features a series against the Texas Rangers.

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