Diamondbacks’ Burnes exits vs. Nationals after obvious arm harm

Already coping with a plethora of accidents to their pitchers, the Arizona Diamondbacks will probably be hoping for a best-case state of affairs for his or her ace.

Star righty Corbin Burnes exited Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Washington Nationals after struggling an obvious arm harm.

Burnes used to be taken out of the sport within the 5th inning after throwing his 70th pitch of the day. Immediately after giving up s unmarried to CJ Abrams, Burnes perceived to sign towards his staff’s dugout and yell out in frustration.

Manager Torey Lovullo and a staff instructor got here to speak to Burnes earlier than he left the mound.

Jalen Beeks changed Burnes and gave up an RBI unmarried earlier than getting the 3rd out.

Burnes allowed a run and 4 hits in 4 2/3 innings, with a stroll and 6 strikeouts. He’s 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA in 11 begins at the season.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan famous that Burnes’ pace had dipped two to 3 miles in step with hour earlier than being taken out.

Burnes signed with the Diamondbacks in unfastened company this previous low season. In 10 begins getting into Sunday’s sport, he has a 2.72 ERA and 3-2 document with 57 strikeouts in 59.2 innings.

Arizona is lately additionally coping with accidents to pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder), A.J. Puk (elbow), Jordan Montgomery (elbow) and Blake Walston (elbow).

— With information from the Associated Press