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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Corbin Burnes is progressing well in his recovery from Tommy John Surgery that ended his 2025 season. As of mid-May 2026, he has completed two months of bullpen sessions and is scheduled to face live hitters late May (around May 29). He remains optimistic about a mid-July return to game action and is on track for an All-Star break target date. Before his injury, Burnes posted a 2.66 ERA with 1.17 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 11 starts (64.1 IP) in 2025. The 31-year-old is working his way back from elbow surgery and reports feeling good with no issues during his rehabilitation.
Strengths
- + Progressing ahead of schedule toward return
- + Reports no pain or issues during bullpen sessions
- + Targeting mid-July return to game action
- + Strong pre-injury performance (2.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP)
- + 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner
- + Signed to 6-year, $210M contract by Diamondbacks
- + Experienced pitcher with proven track record
- + Positive attitude and optimism about recovery
Weaknesses
- - Tommy John Surgery is a serious elbow injury
- - Missed entire 2025 season
- - Still in early stages of return (bullpen phase)
- - May not immediately return to peak performance
- - Uncertainty about durability post-surgery
- - Extended recovery timeline (targeting mid-July for return)
Injury Status: IL-60
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Corbin Burnes is a sp for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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