Chase Burns

Reds right-hander Chase Burns was excellent in his season debut Monday, tossing five scoreless innings while earning the win over the visiting Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Burns allowed just one hit and three walks in the outing while striking out seven. The 2024 second overall pick pitched 43 1/3 innings for the Reds last season, posting a 4.57 ERA, albeit alongside a massive 35.6% K%. Fantasy managers have to be thrilled with Monday's outing and the upside Burns brings with him to rosters this season.

Chase Burns threw a bullpen session without incident on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Burns was pulled as a precaution after two innings on Friday. There should be another update on his status in the coming days.

Reds right-hander Chase Burns had a de-load start on Friday against the Giants due to a range of motion issue in his right arm.

Fantasy Impact

While Burns was good enough to take the ball on Friday, he threw only 24 pitches, a steep decline from the 68 he threw in his previous start. Reds skipper Terry Francona said he wanted to "nip this in the bud right now" in regards to Burns' range of motion issue. While he should be good to go to begin the season, Burns' workload will likely be behind the other members of the starting rotation in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Reds activated Chase Burns from the 15-day injured list on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

After throwing two simulated games last week and a bullpen session on Tuesday, Burns is ready to return to action. He will initially pitch out of the bullpen, likely in a long-relief role.

Chase Burns is set to be activated on Friday and will initially pitch out of the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

After throwing two simulated games last week and a bullpen session on Tuesday, Burns is ready to return to action on Friday. He will initially be used in a long-relief role, having posted a 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across eight starts this season.