Corbin Burnes suffers setback in Tommy John recovery: ‘It’s a blow’
Corbin Burnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks has encountered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery due to a shoulder strain. This injury will delay his return to the pitching mound, pushing his timeline back to September. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed disappointment but noted the team's depth in starting pitchers.
- ▪Corbin Burnes suffered a shoulder strain during his rehab from Tommy John surgery.
- ▪Manager Torey Lovullo stated that Burnes will pause his throwing program for several weeks.
- ▪Burnes had previously signed a six-year, $210 million deal and was a top pitcher before his injury.
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MLB Corbin Burnes suffers setback in Tommy John recovery: ‘It’s a blow’ By Dylan Svoboda Published June 3, 2026, 10:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Diamondbacks won’t be getting Corbin Burnes back any time soon. The Arizona ace, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, suffered a shoulder strain during his rehab and will pause his throwing program, manager Torey Lovullo said, according to The Arizona Republic. Burnes, 31, underwent surgery last June and had been attempting to return by August, but will now likely have to wait until September, per Lovullo. “It’s a blow,” Lovullo said. “It’s something that we’re going to have to deal with. It’s just what we do in this game.
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