According to Fox News, Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will undergo Tommy John surgery during the first year of his $210 million contract, potentially sidelining him for an extended period. This high-profile injury is expected to negatively affect the team’s performance and may impact the valuation of related sports NFTs and fan tokens, as well as trading sentiment around sports-linked crypto assets. Historical data shows that major player injuries often lead to increased volatility for club-affiliated tokens and related digital collectibles (source: Fox News, June 6, 2025).