Corbin Burnes may not make his debut as the Opening Day starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, potentially pushing his first appearance until the team's road game against the New York Yankees. After his recent outing, Burnes confirmed he will have another spring training outing, which may set him up for a start on April 1. This could mean he would have an extra day of rest, but it's unclear how this will impact his regular-season schedule. Manager Torey Lovullo hinted at adjustments in the pitching rotation to accommodate Burnes' schedule.

The Diamondbacks also announced a five-year contract extension for right-hander Justin Martinez, valued at $18 million, with conditional options based on his injury history. With the team expected to finalize their roster soon, key decisions loom regarding the fifth starter and bullpen positions, with names like Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson in contention.