June 1, 2025
Burnes (elbow) was removed from Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nationals due to right elbow inflammation,
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. He struck out six and allowed one run on four hits and one walk over 4.2 innings before leaving the game.
ANALYSISBurnes called for the team trainer after surrendering a two-out single on a cutter to
CJ Abrams in the top of the fifth inning. Manager Torey Lovullo said following the contest that his concern level on the starter's elbow is "more than minimal," according to
Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com. Burnes will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. If Burnes ends up landing on the injured list or misses his next start, the Diamondbacks would likely reopen a spot in the rotation for
Ryne Nelson, who had been expected to shift to the bullpen with
Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) due to return from the IL this week.