Chase Burns has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of a Grade 1 flexor strain. The injury has raised concerns, although it is classified as the least severe. Burns was a standout in the amateur draft, selected second overall. His ERA is 5.24, affected by one poor performance, but he has shown improvement with a 3.72 ERA over recent starts. Notably, he has a high strikeout rate, solid command, and velocity that positions him as a key player alongside other young talents in the Reds' rotation.
Chase Burns has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 flexor strain, an injury that poses concerns for pitchers despite being the least severe grade.
Burns was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 draft and has had impressive strikeout numbers, reaching 37.7% of opponents struck out this season.
A potential rotation of Chase Burns, Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, and Brady Singer, if all remain healthy, could rank among the best in baseball.
Burns has shown impressive command with a walk rate of 8.6% in the majors, while averaging 98.4 mph on his four-seamer.
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