The Arizona Diamondbacks opened a four-game series against the San Diego Padres on Monday, Aug. 3, at Chase Field, with added attention on a notable injury update involving Corbin Burnes.
Before the matchup, Burnes said he is aiming to return much sooner than early September as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery and a shoulder strain. That timeline would be encouraging news for Arizona if his rehab keeps moving in the right direction.
The update suggests Burnes has made progress in his throwing program while working back toward game action. Even without a firm return date, the fact that he is throwing and talking about an earlier comeback gives the Diamondbacks a positive development to monitor during the series.
For Arizona, Burnes’ status is one of the more important storylines around the club as it faces San Diego. While the focus on Monday was the start of the Diamondbacks-Padres series, Burnes’ recovery added another layer of interest for fans watching how soon he might rejoin the rotation.
