Corbin Burnes, the Arizona Diamondbacks' ace, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. This decision follows a frustrating outing against the Washington Nationals, where Burnes displayed signs of discomfort while on the mound. Despite this setback, Burnes has had a solid season with a 2.66 ERA over 11 starts. The D-backs have opted to call up left-hander Tommy Henry to fill Burnes' spot for the time being.

Signed to a lucrative six-year contract worth $210 million prior to this season, Burnes has been a pillar for the Diamondbacks since winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2021 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his durability, he has consistently made at least 28 starts each season since. However, this injury raises concerns about the D-backs’ pitching stability as they navigate the remainder of the season.