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Chase Burns to Make MLB Debut Against Yankees

The 22-year-old prospect was promoted to strengthen a rotation weakened by injuries to key starters.

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GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Chase Burns of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during photo day at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex on February 18, 2025 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Chase Burns is slated to start for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, June 24, against the New York Yankees.
  • The right-hander posted a 1.77 ERA with 89 strikeouts over 66 innings across three minor-league levels this season.
  • Burns features a fastball that can touch 102 mph and an upper-80s slider rated among the best breaking pitches in the minors.
  • Cincinnati cleared his roster spot by recalling right-hander Yosver Zulueta and infielder Jeimer Candelario.
  • Manager Terry Francona praised Burns’s composure and cited his recent seven-inning, one-run outing against the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate as proof of his readiness.