Devastating News Releases on Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Before Series vs. Reds
Devastating News Releases on Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Before Series vs. Reds originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been going through an up-and-down season that has resulted in an even 31-31 record, they are currently sitting in fourth place in the NL West.
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It's been tough for the Diamondbacks, but they seem to be finding a way to win games as they are currently on a four-game win streak.
Diamondbacks announce that Corbin Burnes will be out for the rest of the season
Arizona will be heading into a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, but they will be doing it without their best pitcher for the rest of the 2025 season.
It's been announced that Diamondbacks' ace Corbin Burnes will be undergoing Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow, ending his 2025 season early.
The injury became evident after exiting his June 1 start early.
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After pitching 4.2 innings, giving up four hits and one earned run, Burnes grew frustrated after giving off a base-hit to Washington Nationals' shortstop CJ Abrams.
"My elbow's done, it's dead," he said after his last pitch of the season.
It's apparent that his arm was not feeling well, and now he needs season-ending surgery.
Burnes signed with Arizona after emerging as one of the best pitchers in the league with the Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles.
The 30-year-old pitcher has been elected to four different All-Star games, won the NL Cy Young award in 2021 with the Milwaukee Brewers, and has been named to two All-MLB First Teams in 2021 and 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts after an injury in the fifth inningAllan Henry-Imagn Images
He's on a six-year, $210 million contract and will be sitting out for the rest of his first year under contract with the Diamondbacks.
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Burnes was on the verge of another stellar season, posting a 3-2 record with a 2.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and striking out 63 batters in 64.1 innings pitched.
It's a tough loss for Arizona as they are look to stay competitive in a win-heavy NL West division.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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