Diamondbacks start crucial series against Padres without Burnes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing the San Diego Padres in a critical game at Petco Park on September 26. The Diamondbacks are adjusting their pitching rotation after right-hander Corbin Burnes was placed on the injured list. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that a bullpen game could be in the works, with plans dependent on the team's performance in the series opener. The match features Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt against Padres RHP Casey Mize, who has struggled since being acquired from the Detroit Tigers. The outcome will be pivotal as both teams vie for postseason positioning.
- •Diamondbacks open a key series against the Padres on September 26.
- •Corbin Burnes on the injured list leaves the Diamondbacks without a starter.
- •Brandon Pfaadt faces Casey Mize in the series opener at Petco Park.
- •Manager Torey Lovullo suggests a bullpen approach may be necessary.
- •The result could impact playoff standings as the regular season concludes.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks news: Corbin Burnes gets injury update after being scratched
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks-Padres live. Wild-card update, and who takes Burnes' start?
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series to finish off the 2026 regular season. The D-Backs will have to navigate one of their biggest games of the season without Corbin Burnes. The right-hander was scratched from Saturday’s scheduled start against the San Diego Padres, and the team placed him on the 15-day […] The post Diamondbacks news: Corbin Burnes gets injury update after being scratched appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Arizona Diamondbacks open a series against the San Diego Padres with the first of what look like three must-win games at Petco Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:05 AMDiamondbacks news: Corbin Burnes gets injury update after being scratched
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series to finish off the 2026 regular season. The D-Backs will have to navigate one of their biggest games of the season without Corbin Burnes. The right-hander was scratched from Saturday’s scheduled start against the San Diego Padres, and the team placed him on the 15-day […] The post Diamondbacks news: Corbin Burnes gets injury update after being scratched appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 12:37 AMDiamondbacks-Padres live. Wild-card update, and who takes Burnes' start?
The Arizona Diamondbacks open a series against the San Diego Padres with the first of what look like three must-win games at Petco Park.
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