Corbin Burnes’ afternoon on the mound for the Diamondbacks came to an early end in the top of the fifth inning when he suffered an elbow injury.
The Diamondbacks won Sunday’s game, 3-1, in the end, but there is now concern for Burnes’ status moving forward.
Burnes gave up a base hit to Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams and appeared to be in immediate discomfort.
The right-hander quickly waved for the trainer, and at one point, it seemed as though he said that his “elbow is done, it’s dead.” 3
Looked like Corbin Burnes tells a trainer that his “elbow is done, it’s dead.” and was forced to exit the game pic.twitter.com/WtYJgYF5al — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 1, 2025
Burnes eventually walked off the field following a conversation with the trainer, ending his day at 70 pitches a