The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they reinstated rookie right-hander Chase Burns (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-handers Lyon Richardson and Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Burns, who was the second overall pick in last year's draft out of Wake Forest, has made eight starts for the Reds in his first MLB season in 2025, but he is expected to pitch out of the bullpen to help a struggling Cincy relief corps when the team resumes play on Friday in Sacramento against the Athletics. The 22-year-old missed a month of action with a Grade 1 right flexor strain and did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Don't expect the Reds to use him in a ton of high-leverage spots, which means he's going to lose significant fantasy value the rest of this year. Burns had a 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with a 57:13 K:BB before his injury.

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) will not serve as a starter when the team activates him from the 15-day injured list on Friday. Rather, Burns told Brian Giesenschlag of Reds Live that he'll receive "scheduled innings out of the bullpen" for the rest of the season. The Reds are playing it safe with Burns, out since Aug. 12 with a Grade 1 flexor tendon strain, in an effort to limit his workload. Just a year removed from going second overall in the draft, the flamethrowing Burns has combined for 101 1/3 innings between the majors and Triple-A this season. Burns has made eight starts and amassed 34 1/3 frames with the Reds, and while his 5.24 ERA is uninspiring, much of the damage came in one disastrous outing against the Boston Red Sox on June 30. Overall, Burns has demonstrated why he's among the premier pitching prospects in the sport, having already fanned double-digit hitters in four starts and totaled an eye-popping 57 strikeouts. The 22-year-old could be a weapon out of the bullpen for the Reds as they attempt to chase down a wild-card spot.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (elbow) is expected to be activated off the 15-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics. Burns has been sidelined since early August due to a Grade 1 right elbow strain. He resumed throwing in mid-August and progressed to facing live hitters earlier this month. It appears he's going to skip a rehab assignment and take the ball against the A's later this week. Burns holds a rough 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 34.1 innings this season. However, Burns also has 57 strikeouts during that time and is one of the more intriguing young arms in the game. It's unclear if he's going to start or come out of the bullpen down the stretch of the season.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns (elbow), the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, threw two innings in a simulated game Tuesday and is expected to have one more live bullpen session this week before progressing further. Burns has been on the 15-day injured list since August 12 with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow. The rookie has endured a difficult debut season, posting a 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings before the injury. The Reds are hopeful he can return before season's end, then build toward a stronger sophomore campaign.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (elbow) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The activity included an "up and down" to simulate multiple innings. The session went well, so Burns will likely move to facing live hitters next. The minor league season is nearing an end, so it's unclear if he'll go on a rehab assignment. It still sounds like Burns is a few weeks away, but is hopeful to get back before the end of the season. Burns is worth stashing on the IR until more information is known about his possible return.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns (elbow) threw a bullpen session without any problems on Tuesday. His next session is scheduled for Saturday, as he works back from a Grade 1 flexor tendon strain. The flamethrowing 22-year-old rookie has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 12, but the injury may not be serious enough to prevent him from coming back this season. While Burns' 5.24 ERA through eight starts and 34 1/3 innings doesn't look impressive, he has already struck out a whopping 57 batters (against 13 walks). As the third pitcher since 1893 to record 10-plus strikeouts in four of his first eight starts, the former second overall pick carries ace-level upside. With that in mind, the Reds will be cautious with Burns and are likely to limit his workload if he returns this season.

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has been on the injured list with a Grade 1 right flexor strain since August 15. However, seeing him already begin a throwing program leaves the door open for a late-season return. Before their injury, Burns flashed immense strikeout upside during his first taste of the big leagues. Across 34 1/3 innings, the Wake Forest product racked up 57 strikeouts. However, he struggled at times, spotting a modest 5.24 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP. Fantasy managers in deeper 12+ team formats should continue to stash Burns on their injured reserve as he seems to be in a good position to return to the bump before the end of the regular season. While he remains out, Nick Martinez should remain in the starting rotation.

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns (elbow) is scheduled to throw on Monday, and the Reds fully expect him to contribute before the end of the 2025 season. "We think (Chase Burns) can be a weapon for us going down the stretch," manager Terry Francona said. Burns landed on the 15-day injured list last Friday with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow. The 22-year-old isn't facing an extended absence, but his IL stint actually works as a natural way for the Reds to limit the young hurler's workload in his first big-league season. Burns is a fantastic dynasty/keeper asset for his long-term strikeout upside, but managers in single-year leagues shouldn't expect too much for the rest of the 2025 campaign, especially since it's possible he'll pitch out of the bullpen when he returns. The former second overall pick has gone 0-3 with a 5.24 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 57 K's in his first eight MLB starts.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) could only spend a couple of weeks on the 15-day injured list in a "best-case" scenario. Burns could start throwing again later this week. The 22-year-old hard-throwing hurler was scheduled to come on in relief on Wednesday, but that plan was scrapped before the game when he reported significant shoulder stiffness. However, after an MRI exam, Reds doctors think that the rookie avoided a serious injury. Burns was officially diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right elbow. There's no denying the strikeout upside -- he has 57 punchouts in his first 34 1/3 big-league innings -- but he's also gone 0-3 with a 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 13 walks in his first eight starts with the Reds. It's great news that Burns avoided a major injury, but his workload will still be restricted to close out the 2025 season.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-handed pitcher Chase Burns (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 right flexor strain. The 22-year-old recently met with management to discuss a potential innings limit during the final weeks of the season. However, now with this injury, Burns could be in danger of missing the remainder of the campaign. He made his MLB debut on June 24 and has remained in the rotation since. Through his first 34 1/3 innings in the big leagues (eight starts), the former second overall pick from last year's draft has held a modest 5.24 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. However, he has flashed immense strikeout upside, racking up 57 over this stretch. While Burns is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Nick Martinez to remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said the team met with rookie right-hander Chase Burns on Monday, and while there is no set finalized plan due to moving pieces in the starting rotation, there will be an innings limit for the young hurler. The Reds might have to get creative because the team really wants him to keep pitching without being shut down for the season. Between the majors and minors this year, the hard-throwing 22-year-old has thrown 100 1/3 innings after throwing exactly 100 a year ago in his final collegiate season. It's unclear if Burns will make his next scheduled start on Friday in a tough matchup against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. At the very least, Burns is in danger of being booted from the rotation after Friday's start with Hunter Greene (groin) and Nick Lodolo (finger) both potentially returning soon.

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns turned in a tremendous start in a no-decision against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Although the Reds ended up falling 3-2, Burns excelled with six innings of one-run, three-hit ball and 10 strikeouts against one walk. The second overall pick in last year's draft, Burns has already become the first pitcher in league history to record double-digit strikeouts four times in his first eight starts. The 22-year-old flamethrower has fanned a whopping 57 hitters in total while issuing 13 walks in his first 34 1/3 innings in the majors. Despite the gaudy strikeout numbers, Burns has had difficulty keeping runs off the board, as shown by his 5.24 ERA. However, his xFIP (2.28) and FIP (2.44) rank among the best in the league since his promotion. His BABIP dropped from .394 to .377 on Friday, and if that bloated figure continues to decrease, it'll bode well for Burns down the stretch. He's scheduled to face a formidable Philadelphia offense in his next start on Wednesday. Burns held the Phillies to one run and two hits with 7:4 K:BB over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision on July 6.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns yielded five hits and seven runs (five earned) in a third of an inning in his team's 13-6 road loss to the Boston Red Sox. He issued two free passes and struck out none. The former second-overall pick of last year's draft pitched well in his big-league debut last week, but wasn't as fortunate against Boston on Monday, recording a lone out and tossing 33 pitches before getting yanked. It was a disaster for Burns and an outing to forget as he attempts to build confidence in his MLB tenure. He figures to get at least one more chance at toeing the rubber with teammate Hunter Greene (back, groin) still shelved with various injuries. That projects to come against a formidable Philadelphia Phillies lineup on the road later this week.

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns is slated to make his second career MLB start on Monday when the Reds travel to Boston to face the Red Sox. Burns made his MLB debut on Tuesday evening, facing the New York Yankees and striking out eight batters across five innings of three-run ball. The Reds selected Burns with the second overall pick in last year's MLB draft out of Wake Forest. Burns made his professional debut at the start of the 2025 campaign and was dominant before earning the call to the majors. Across 66 total innings split between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A, the hard-throwing right-hander struck out 89 batters while holding a 1.77 ERA. He should be viewed as a must-start option in all formats going forward.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns had a strong major league debut on Tuesday, tossing five innings of three-run ball and striking out eight in a 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. Burns took a no-decision in this one, but it was a solid first start as he was able to limit a strong Yankees lineup to just six hits, and he didn't walk anyone. The top prospect actually struck out the first five Yankees he faced, and struck out the side in the first two innings. Burns picked up right where he left off in the minors, where he was dominant across three levels, pitching to a collective 1.77 ERA and 0.77 WHIP while recording 89 strikeouts in 66 IP. The 22-year-old should be rostered everywhere and is a viable starting option for his next outing, which should come in Boston against the Red Sox next Monday.

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Burns is expected to be called up from Triple-A Louisville and make his major league debut on Tuesday at home against the Yankees. Burns is the Reds' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 11) and was selected by the team in the 2024 Draft. The right-hander did not make his professional debut until this year, starting the season at High-A (three starts), then quickly progressing to Double-A (eight starts) and Triple-A (two starts) before getting the call to the majors. Over those three levels, the Wake Forest product recorded a phenomenal 1.77 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and struck out 89 batters to just 13 walks (31.4 percent K-BB%) over 66 innings pitched. The 22-year-old is a worthyaddition in deep and NL-only leagues, and the Yankees' hitters have the sixth-highest strikeouts per game average in all of baseball (8.82). However, they also have the second-highest ISO and third-highest wRC+ against RHP this season, so caution is warranted in DFS, especially given that Great American Ball Park is one of the most hitter-friendly environments around.

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Burns allowed one run on three hits and no walks with seven strikeouts across seven innings as he picked up the win against Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre. The right-hander consistently touched 100 MPH with his fastball and overpowered the opposing hitters with a total of 17 whiffs on 52 swings. Burns hasn't lost any steam as he's transitioned to the next level of the minor leagues, and it won't be long before he is up in the majors with his electric fastball and slider combination. The top prospect owns the second-best strikeout minus walk rate in all of the minor leagues and should be viewed as a priority stash in standard formats for his eventual debut.

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns fanned seven batters during his Triple-A debut on Thursday against the Iowa Cubs. In this outing, Burns allowed four hits and two runs. He served up four walks. While the Wake Forest product was not as efficient as he had been through the early part of the campaign, this was an impressive debut for the budding ace. Burns made his professional debut at the start of the campaign with High-A Dayton. The former No. 2 overall pick needed just 11 2/3 innings before earning the call to Double-A. With Double-A, Burns struck out an impressive 55 batters across 42 innings. During this stint, he posted a 1.29 ERA with 0.71 WHIP. Given his fast progression through the minor leagues, Burns should be viewed as a high-priority stash in all leagues. He may only need a short tune-up at Triple-A before reaching the majors.

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Burns allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven across 5 1/3 innings against Triple-A Iowa. The four walks were the most in a game this season for the right-hander. He still generated plenty of whiffs, with 13 on 37 swings. Adjusting to the automatic balls and strikes system used at Triple-A will be something to monitor with Burns. The flamethrower eviscerated hitters over his last seven starts in Double-A with an absurd 34.8 percent K-BB rate. He is currently ranked as the No. 11 overall prospect on MLB.com and should be expected to make his debut sometime this summer. He would be a priority add in virtually all fantasy formats when that happens.

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns to Triple-A. Burns is considered the No. 11-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com and one of the top pitching prospects. The Reds selected the 22-year-old with the second pick in last year's draft out of Wake Forest. Burns made his professional debut at the start of the season with High-A Dayton. Across 11 2/3 innings of work, Burns struck out an impressive 20 batters while allowing just five walks. He then earned the call to Double-A, where he continued to dominate. In 42 innings of work with Double-A Chattanooga, Burns posted a 1.29 ERA with a 0.71 WHIP. During this stint, he tallied 55 strikeouts while allowing just five free passes. Burns is quickly approaching his MLB debut and may only need a few starts at Triple-A to get the call. He is worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues going forward.