Overview

• Burns took the mound Tuesday at Great American Ball Park against the New York Yankees.
• The No. 2 overall pick recorded a 7-3 record with a 1.77 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 13 minor-league starts this season.
• Injuries to Hunter Greene (groin strain) and Wade Miley (flexor issue) created the vacancy that led to Burns’ promotion.
• He features a fastball averaging 97–100 mph, a high-80s slider and an improving changeup that have drawn rave reviews.
• Manager Terry Francona praised Burns’ poise and the Reds also recalled Yosver Zulueta and Jeimer Candelario to bolster roster depth.