Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes on Friday allowed just two hits and four walks in six innings. He showed dominance by striking out seven batters throughout 104 pitches, ultimately guiding the Brewers to a convincing 5-1 victory over the Royals. Following this impressive outing, Burnes effectively lowered his ERA to 3.35. Moreover, his record improved to 4-2, showing that he will be a formidable force in the Brewers' pitching rotation this season.

The 2023 MLB season is underway and as always, injuries are beginning to pile up. Today we'll look at injured hitters including Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Corbin Burnes, Robbie Ray, and Trevor May. Searching the waiver wire for fill-in pitchers is already a key aspect of fantasy baseball, so finding replacements for players out of action isn't too much different.For those not yet familiar, this is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of April 20, 2023. We'll be covering all positions throughout the week, so stay tuned. Some players on this list impact fantasy baseball more than others, but with leagues of all shapes and sizes, you never know which guys will force fantasy managers to search waiver wires in hopes of finding adequate replacements.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the MLB, make sure to favorite or bookmark the ... [More]

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (pectoral) is tentatively penciled in as the team's probable starter for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Burnes suffered a minor left pectoral strain in his last start against the Seattle Mariners on Monday and was forced to leave his outing early, but it's looking like he won't have to miss a turn through Milwaukee's rotation. Fantasy managers are surely relieved that the 28-year-old right-hander won't need a stint on the injured list. The former National League Cy Young winner has been a bit disappointing with a 4.76 ERA (4.72 FIP), 1.06 WHIP, seven walks and 17 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings over his first four starts this year, but he should be in starting lineups if he makes the start this Sunday.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said in an interview after Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners that starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (pectoral) exited the game with a minor left pectoral strain. He said that Burnes has not been ruled out from making his next start, which would be a favorable matchup Sunday against the Red Sox. The good news is that this does not sound like a serious injury, although fantasy managers should be on the lookout for more updates as the week progresses.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (unknown) exited Monday's start at the Mariners early with an apparent injury. Burnes had just recorded the first out in the bottom of the sixth inning and immediately signaled for a trainer to come out before exiting. He had allowed two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with three strikeouts. Fantasy managers should know more after the game and should not jump to any conclusions without more information. Despite his lackluster start to the season, it would be a big blow to the Brewers and fantasy managers if the 28-year-old were to miss any extended time.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes finally turned in a solid start in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks. Burnes pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and no walks with eight strikeouts. This was what fantasy managers were expecting from the 28-year-old, as opposed to his first two starts in which he allowed a combined 10 runs. Despite the slow start, fantasy managers should give the top fantasy starter some slack, and this showing was encouraging. He will look to build on this start in a tough matchup at the Padres.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will get the Opening Day nod for the team for the second straight year against the division-rival Chicago Cubs next Thursday at Wrigley Field. He'll be opposed by Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. Burnes has even more reason for motivation in 2023 after sticky arbitration negotiations with the team in the winter, and he's RotoBaller's No. 3 fantasy starter. The 28-year-old hurler has made the All-Star squad two straight seasons and was the National League Cy Young winner in 2021. In a career-high 33 starts in 2022, Burnes went 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA (3.14 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and 30.5 percent strikeout rate. His 243 strikeouts were second in baseball to only Gerrit Cole.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes had a poor showing in his second spring training start as the White Sox beat the Brewers 5-2. The ace pitched 3 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk with no strikeouts. He has only pitched 5 1/3 innings this spring, but Burnes has a 6.75 ERA to this point. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry, as he should still be a top fantasy pitching option after going 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 30.5% strikeout rate in 202 IP in 2022.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is expected to pitch two innings in his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will also be Burnes' first time working with new catcher William Contreras in a game setting. RotoBaller's No. 2-ranked starting pitcher has made the All-Star team in each of the last two seasons and went 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA (3.14 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and 30.5 percent strikeout rate in a career-high 202 innings over 33 starts for the Brew Crew last year. He's as safe as they come in fantasy from a pitching perspective, but his relationship with the organization was tarnished this offseason when he went to a salary arbitration case and lost.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes said he wishes the Brewers would have handled his salary arbitration hearing on Wednesday with a little more respect. "There's no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt," Burnes said. Milwaukee will pay Burnes $10.01 million in 2023 instead of the $10.75 million salary he requested. It's business, and we're sure Burnes will eventually get over it. The 28-year-old has made the All-Star team in back-to-back seasons and has become one of the best pitchers in baseball after winning the National League Cy Young in 2021 and following it up with a 2.94 ERA and NL-leading 243 strikeouts last year. Regardless of how much he's making in 2023, he should be considered a top-five fantasy ace.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday, according to a source. He will make $10.01 million this year instead of the $10.75 million that he filed for. Burnes has become one of the best pitchers in baseball the last few years. He won the National League Cy Young in 2021 and was almost just as good last year, going 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA (3.14 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and a league-high 243 strikeouts against 51 walks in 33 starts covering a career-high 202 innings pitched. The 28-year-old right-hander slipped a bit down the stretch, but fantasy managers couldn't really complain in the long run. When all is said and done, Burnes should be a fantasy ace on draft day.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes tossed three scoreless and hitless innings in his final start of the 2022 season on Wednesday in the 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Burnes walked none and struck out five to finish his season with a 12-8 record, 2.94 ERA (3.14 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP, a league-leading 243 strikeouts and 51 walks in 202 innings over a career-high 33 starts for the Brew Crew. The 27-year-old's 2.94 ERA was his highest mark since the 2019 season, showing just how good he's been for fantasy managers and the Milwaukee starting rotation in recent years. Burnes has now made the All-Star team in back-to-back seasons and will remain a highly sought-after fantasy starter in 2023.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes turned in another lackluster start in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Mets. Burnes pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 27-year-old still has a solid 3.12 ERA on the season, but he has failed to allow fewer than three runs in just one start out of his last seven. This makes things somewhat difficult for fantasy managers, who will have to decide if they trust Burnes on the road at the Reds in his next start. While the Reds' offense isn't great, their home ballpark is hitter-friendly. Fantasy managers may have an easier time considering sitting Burnes in roto leagues than points leagues this late in the season.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes looked like himself on Thursday when he went eight innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up just one run on three hits. He struck out 14 batters and walked nobody en route to his 10th win of the season. Burnes struggled and gave up five runs in each of his last two starts prior to Thursday's contest. The right-hander is still putting up stellar numbers, though, with a 2.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 214 strikeouts over 172 innings. No matter if Burnes is in a slide or not, fantasy managers should start him every time he's out there.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes did not get the bounce-back start he was looking for Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as he gave up five runs on seven hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five batters. Burnes has now given up four earned runs or more in each of his last three starts, and he has a 5.26 ERA in his last seven games. Time is of the essence for fantasy managers who are approaching their playoff matchups, but Burnes is a must-start each and every scoring period despite this rough patch.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes turned in a second consecutive disappointing start in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates. Burnes pitched 6 innings but allowed five runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with five strikeouts. The consensus fantasy ace still has a 3.01 ERA and 11.08 K/9 rate on the season through 26 starts, but his numbers in the second half alone are much worse to the tune of a 5.24 ERA in eight starts. Fantasy managers are unlikely to sit Burnes, but it may be hard to trust him in difficult matchups during the fantasy playoffs. Fortunately, he will have a decent opportunity to rebound in his next start at the Diamondbacks.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes allowed just one run over seven innings of work against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. He surrendered four hits and zero walks while striking out six batters. When all was said and done, the hurler did not factor into the final decision. He is now 8-5 with a 2.39 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and .182 OBA through 23 starts this season. He has also racked up 11.39 K/9 and 2.39 BB/9. Burnes remains one of the most exciting pitchers in the fantasy baseball realm.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was on top of his game on Wednesday in the 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, allowing three earned runs on five hits while striking out 11 and walking none in six innings to pick up his eighth win of the season. It was the third time in his last four starts that he had double-digit strikeouts, and the two-time All-Star is now 8-4 with a 2.31 ERA and 0.92 WHIP while striking out a league-high 160 and walking 31 in 124 2/3 innings over 20 starts. Burnes is a no-doubt must-start fantasy pitcher every time he toes the rubber. He's recorded a quality start in 15 of his 20 outings this year.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will start the team's second-half opener against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The 27-year-old had a stellar first half of the year and was particularly sharp over the month leading up to the All-Star break. He wrapped up the first half of the season by turning in six consecutive quality starts. Overall, across 18 starts on the season, Burnes has gone 7-4 with a 2.14 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP. He's held opposing hitters to a .180 batting average this year, which is down from .201 last year. However, he owns a .198 xBA and a 2.68 xERA. He may have some negative regression heading his way, but he should still remain an elite fantasy asset regardless.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes had yet another strong outing against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. He pitched 7 1/3 innings and allowed four hits, three walks and two runs (one earned) while striking out 10. He wound up with a no decision in the game as the Brew Crew went on to win 3-2 in extra innings. Burnes has posted six consecutive quality starts and he has a minuscule 0.89 ERA so far in July. He'll take a 7-4 record, 2.14 ERA and 0.90 WHIP into the All-Star break.