Burnes Exits With Elbow Injury, MRI Pending

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes exited Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning due to right elbow discomfort, after signaling for the trainer when he experienced tightness and reduced velocity. Burnes, who signed a six-year, $210 million contract this offseason, had been excelling with a 2.66 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 64 innings. He later described the discomfort as worsening but noted there was no specific incident or 'pop.' Manager Torey Lovullo expressed significant concern, though initial reports offered cautious optimism, and an MRI is pending to determine the injury's severity. The Diamondbacks, already grappling with multiple pitching injuries, could face a major setback if Burnes is sidelined, affecting their postseason prospects. Despite Burnes' exit, the bullpen secured a 3-1 win, and the team remains in fourth place in the NL West.