Diamondbacks Recall Mena Amid Burnes Injury, Roster Moves

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitching prospect Cristian Mena from Triple-A Reno to bolster their bullpen after optioning Scott McGough, following an elbow injury to starter Corbin Burnes, who will undergo an MRI to assess the damage. Ryne Nelson, who has performed well in limited starts this season, is expected to move into the starting rotation as Burnes' replacement. Mena, primarily a starter in Reno with a 4.84 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 44.2 innings, has impressed in relief roles during his brief MLB appearances, earning his first major league win on Sunday. Although currently assigned to bullpen duties, Mena remains a starting pitcher prospect for the future. The Diamondbacks, with a 27-31 record and a four-series losing streak, hope these roster changes will stabilize both their rotation and bullpen.