Burnes to Miss Mets Start with Shoulder Inflammation

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will miss his scheduled start against the New York Mets due to right shoulder inflammation, the first time he has missed a start since becoming a full-time starter in 2020. An MRI revealed only minor inflammation and no major structural damage, even though Burnes had been experiencing shoulder fatigue over his last two outings and tried to pitch through the discomfort. Manager Torey Lovullo stated the decision was made to prioritize Burnes' long-term health. Both Burnes and the team are optimistic he can avoid a stint on the injured list and may return to pitch against the Dodgers in his next scheduled turn. Ryne Nelson is expected to fill Burnes' spot in the rotation for the Mets game. Burnes, who signed a six-year, $210 million contract this offseason, currently has a 3.58 ERA in six starts.