Brock Burke

Reds reliever Brock Burke earned his first career Sunday in a 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Burke wasted little time in locking down Sunday's win, striking out all three Rangers hitters he saw on 14 pitches, nine of which were strikes. The 29-year-old left-hander is in his first season with the Reds after posting a 3.36 ERA across 69 outings as a member of the Angels in the 2025 season.

The Reds are acquiring Brock Burke from the Angels in a three-team trade.

Fantasy Impact

Burke is one of four players on the move. He posted a 3.36 ERA across 61 2/3 innings in relief with the Angels last season.

Brock Burke and the Angels avoided arbitration and the lefthander will make $2.325 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Burke went 7-1 last season with a 3.36 ERA in 69 appearances with the Angels. He has a career ERA of 3.88 with a strikeout rate of 22.5% in 264.1 innings across parts five seasons between the Rangers and Angels. Burke will likely be used in middle relief again in 2026.

The Angels and Brock Burke avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Burke was claimed off waivers by the Angels back in August. He'll hold a middle innings role in the Angels bullpen.

Brock Burke allowed three earned runs on three hits while striking out one in one inning as the Angels fell to the Blue Jays 5-3.

Fantasy Impact

This outing only adds to what has been a challenging season for Burke, whose ERA ballooned further beyond to a 8.35 mark. With a WHIP standing at 1.91 and a BABIP of .404, it's clear that luck hasn't been on his side, but these numbers also suggest significant issues with his pitching. Fantasy managers should view him as a risky play at best, given his current form and the lack of saves, holds, or reliable innings.