Walker was placed on the IL with left wrist discomfort. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that he expects Walker to be back from the IL “pretty soon.” Alec Burleson is seeing more playing time with Walker out. Encarnacion-Strand is on a rehab assignment, continuing to rehab from his back injury. He could be activated very soon, later this week.

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Arizona signed Burnes to a $210 million, six-year contract before the season. He's been effective, but the Diamondbacks have dealt with a slew of pitching injuries. Jordan Montgomery (Tommy John surgery) is out for the season, Eduardo Rodríguez (shoulder) is on the injured list and reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) is on the IL as well.

Arizona Diamondbacks star pitcher Corbin Burnes will be placed on the IL after exiting Sunday's game with right elbow tightness.