Corbin Burnes Set for D-backs Debut Against Red-Hot Yankees

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon for the club's first road game of the season. Game time is 4:05 p.m. Arizona time.

On the mound for the D-backs is newly-minted ace Corbin Burnes making his season debut.

Of course Burnes would normally be starting within the first few games, however a late scheduling error saw him throw an extra outing on the backfields before Opening Day to stay within his strict routine. Going forward for Arizona the rotation will be in line, with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly following Burnes in this three-game series in New York.

Burnes has been one of baseball's most dominant forces in recent years, pitching to a collective 2.88 ERA over the last five seasons. He has also garnered Cy Young recognition in each of these campaigns, and has made the All-Star team in four of them.

Against the Yankees, the right-hander has pitched in three games, dominating in each. Over 19 innings he has struck out 22 batters, walking only four. Over that span he collected just a 1.42 ERA.

For New York, it will be 25-year-old Will Warren trying to get back on track in his second major league season. In 2024, he struggled mightily during a very small 22.2-inning sample, throwing to a 10.32 ERA and walking ten batters over that span.

During this year's spring training the righty looked better, but not excellent, with a 5.09 ERA over 23 innings. He was able to control the free passes, handing out only seven walks compared to 25 strikeouts during Grapefruit League play.

Also notable is that the Yankees will be without Devin Williams, their closer, during this series. He was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday, which will likely leave former D-back Luke Weaver with closing duties, something he did well during the 2024 season.

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Currently, the Yankees and Diamondbacks are the top two offensive teams in baseball, with respective OPS+ rankings of 238 and 156 over the first weekend of play.