Burnes Returns as D-backs Push for Wild Card | MLB News

Corbin Burnes makes a triumphant return to the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, tossing three scoreless innings in his first start since June 2025 after a grueling 15-month layoff due to Tommy John surgery and rehab strain. His strong outing—just two hits and two walks, two strikeouts—signals he’s back at elite form, offering critical stability to a rotation battered by injuries. With the D-backs locked in a tight Wild Card race against the Padres, Burnes’ presence is vital. Despite his massive $210M contract with an opt-out clause, insiders believe he’ll stay put—he’s got $140M guaranteed over four years, and needs to prove he can replicate his pre-injury 2.66 ERA. Alongside returning starters Gallen and Soroka, Burnes helps rebuild depth as the Diamondbacks fight for postseason life.

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