D-Backs place Burnes on IL with elbow inflammation 3b42u

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed ace right-hander Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, the team announced Tuesday. 4i82q

Burnes left Sunday's contest against the Washington Nationals with right elbow discomfort. Initial tests were inconclusive, and the 30-year-old was expected to seek a second opinion.

The 2021 NL Cy Young winner owns a 2.66 ERA and 8.8 K/9 during his first season with the D-Backs after inking a six-year, $210-million contract during the offseason.

Right-hander Ryne Nelson will take over Burnes' spot in the starting rotation, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix.

Tommy Henry was recalled from Triple-A to fill Arizona's open roster spot.