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Corbin Burnes is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Arizona Diamondbacks rotation on Tuesday, September 8th against the Royals — his first start since June 1st of last year, when he suffered a devastating elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery. After pushing for an early comeback, he was sidelined again by a shoulder strain, costing him nearly two more months of the 2026 season. He’s only had one rehab start in Triple-A Reno and a brief bridge camp appearance, throwing in the low 90s — slightly below his usual mid-to-high 90s velocity. The team expects him to go just four innings, but they desperately need his presence as their pitching staff has been in chaos, even resorting to bullpen games. With Zac Gallen and Ryne Nelson also expected back soon — Gallen possibly around the same time as Burnes, Nelson likely moving to the bullpen — this could be a turning point for Arizona. Burnes, who boasts a 2.66 ERA in 11 starts and is locked into a big four-year deal, is poised to deliver when the pressure’s highest.

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