D-Backs clear spot for Gallen by placing Burnes on 60-day IL

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks cleared a spot for newly signed right-hander Zac Gallen on Sunday by placing right-hander Corbin Burnes on the 60-day injured list.

Gallen's $22.025-million, one-year deal to return to Arizona was reported Friday night and confirmed by the team on Sunday.

Burnes is recovering from Tommy John surgery and said Tuesday he hopes to return around the All-Star break. He had a 3-2 record with a 2.66 ERA over 11 starts before getting hurt on June 1.

Burnes signed a $210-million, six-year deal with the D-Backs before last season.

Gallen is looking to rebound from a subpar 2025 season. He finished with a 13-15 record and a 4.83 ERA. He performed better after the All-Star break, with a 3.97 ERA over his final 13 starts. He had a $13.5-million salary.

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