D-backs Injury Updates: Key Players Returning Soon

0:00On March 31st, Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Tori LeVulo dropped the latest injury updates on key players like Merrill Kelly, Corbin Burns, Adrian, Del Castillo, and Lord Scurrielle Jr. These guys have been sidelined early in the 2026 season, testing the team's depth right out the gate. Kelly, battling back nerve irritation, tossed a bullpen session Tuesday and looked sharp. He set for one rehab star Friday with the triple A Reno aces against the Albuquerque isotopes before rejoining the big club. Burns, recovering from Tommy John's surgery, threw 20 pitches in his own bullpen that day, staying on track for a return around the All-Star Brick. Del Castillo's left cap strain is behind him. He's game ready, catching for Reno, Tuesday night and designated hitter Wednesday. With Paven Smith on the 10-day injured list for an elbow problem, Del Castillo could fill a big gap in left-handed power at D.H. Gurio's pushing hard after that ACL tear that ended his 2025 season.

1:02He's already in simulated games, eyeing a comeback as early as late April, which would be impressive for such a serious injury. These returns could supercharge a lineup that exploded for nine runs in their first win Monday, especially after Michael Sorroca's historic gem against Detroit. The D-Vax are building momentum as reinforcements roll in. That's the story for today, MLB News. Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.