Chase Burns scratched from Reds start against Royals due to illness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns has been scratched from his June 1 start against the Kansas City Royals because of illness. Lyon Richardson is expected to take Burns' place as the starter in the matchup against Kansas City's Luinder Avila. Burns has had a strong season so far, boasting a 7-1 record and a 1.96 ERA in 11 starts. He recently suffered a thigh injury from a comebacker during a May 19 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Updates on Burns' condition are pending.
- •Chase Burns scratched due to illness for June 1 start
- •Lyon Richardson to replace him as starter
- •Burns holds a 7-1 record and 1.96 ERA this season
- •He suffered a thigh injury during a May 19 game
- •Next updates on Burns' condition are expected soon
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Chase Burns scratched from Reds-Royals start because of illness
"The Reds announced scheduled starting pitcher Chase Burns was scratched from his start June 1 against the Kansas City Royals because of illness.
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