Corbin Burnes Misses Start Due to Shoulder Inflammation

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes will miss his next scheduled start due to right shoulder inflammation, marking the first time he has missed a start since becoming a full-time starter in 2020. Manager Torey Lovullo stated that Burnes had been experiencing shoulder fatigue in his recent outings and, after consultation and an MRI that revealed only mild inflammation, the team decided to be cautious and have him skip a start. The Diamondbacks are hopeful Burnes will not require a stint on the injured list and could return for his following start. Burnes, who signed a $210 million contract in the offseason, has posted a 3.58 ERA over six starts this year. Ryne Nelson is expected to fill in for Burnes during his absence. The move is seen as precautionary to ensure Burnes remains healthy for the rest of the season.