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[^2]\n\nArizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes completed three innings in his final rehab outing on 2026-09-04, indicating readiness to return from the injured list. [^3]\n\nThe Arizona Diamondbacks expect Corbin Burnes to rejoin the rotation during the Royals series in September 2026, aiming to strengthen their playoff aspirations. [^4]\n\nThe Diamondbacks' bullpen has struggled, with a three-game losing streak exposing vulnerabilities that threaten their NL Wild Card chances as of September 2026. [^5]\n\nCorbin Burnes stated the goal was to reach at least 50 pitches to prepare for a future outing of 60 to 65 pitches. [^6]\n\nBurnes, 31, signed a six-year, $210MM free agent deal with Arizona entering the 2025 season. [^7]\n\nCorbin Burnes has not pitched in the Majors since June of last year due to Tommy John surgery and a teres major strain. [^8]\n\nKetel Marte was excluded from the lineup for the Phillies series finale as a calculated decision, not a warning sign, following his return from injury. [^9]\n\nThe Diamondbacks are considering testing Burnes next week during their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City. [^10]\n\nIn 64 1/3 innings with the team, Burnes pitched to a 2.66 ERA and induced ground balls at a 50.3% clip. 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