Rattlesnake ace pitcher Burns will undergo Tommy John surgery to miss the rest of the 2025 season

Sidewinders head coach Torey Lovullo had a hard time sugaring the news he heard with the ace pitcher ahead of Saturday's match against the Reds at Grand American Field on Saturday (Friday local time in Cincinnati):

Corbin Burns will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss all events for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Burns was forced to leave the game in the fifth inning against the Nationals when he started against the Nationals on Monday (Sunday local time in Washington).

"The news is grim that Corbyn will undergo Tommy John's surgery next week," Lovoro said on Saturday, Beijing time, "and the amount of information is huge and fast, and multiple parties are involved in decision-making." "

Burns consults with Dr. Neil Eratrache in Los Angeles. Neal ElAttrache) second opinion, the latter will perform the surgery. "Corbyn decided it was the best choice," Lovoro said, "and the exact timeline is unknown, except that Dr. Eratrache will have surgery in Los Angeles next week and start rehabilitation." "

Burns said there was no specific number of balls to cause pain, but he felt tight when he tackled the first two dozen in the fifth inning. When National shortstop CJ Abrams came on, his cut-ball speedball plummeted by nearly three miles. Immediately after Abrams hit a hit from the right field, Burns motioned to his trainers and exited the field after a brief exchange.

"I didn't have a history of elbow injuries in the past, and I was hoping that it would be a mistake," Lovoro admits, "and Tommy John's surgery was necessary – the ligaments were damaged." The whole team is rooting for Corbyn right now, it's a tough day and we're going to fight for it all season. "

The 30-year-old signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Sidewinders at the start of the season, with 3 wins and 2 losses in 11 starts, with a 2.66 ERA. Lovoro emphasised that his teammates will provide emotional support to help them get through the "emotional thrashing" period. "There's a strong brotherhood in the dressing room," he said, "and Corbyn is a new signing, but the team genuinely loves each other. His wife, Brooke, will be there to help, and the team will be on standby. "

Lovoro did not estimate the length of the ace's absence: "Everyone is concerned about the return period, but it is actually a long time. However, he will recover, and I am confident that his future will remain a rattlesnake mainstay. "