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Chase Burns shines as All-Star candidate for Cincinnati Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

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Summary

Chase Burns has emerged as a standout starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds as of June 18, showcasing impressive statistics early in the season. His performance positions him fourth in ERA and fourth in strikeouts per nine innings among MLB pitchers. Manager Terry Francona praised Burns for his potential and maturity on the mound, indicating that he is expected to make an impact moving forward. Burns excelled in his recent outing against the Mets, throwing five shutout innings during the game. As he continues to develop, he is likely to be an All-Star selection next month.

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•Chase Burns ranks fourth in MLB for ERA and fourth in strikeouts per nine innings.
•Manager Terry Francona highlights Burns' growth and maturity on the mound.
•Burns recorded five shutout innings against the Mets on June 15.
•He aims to improve his average innings per start to establish dominance.
•Burns is expected to be selected for the All-Star Game next month.

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6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds: ‘That kid is special’ — All-Star candidate Chase Burns exceeding expectations

What they're saying

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CINCINNATI — At the start of spring training, at least technically, starting pitcher Chase Burns was competing for a spot in the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation. Before injuries hit the Reds’ rotation in March, Burns and Rhett Lowder were among the pitchers competing for the fifth spot. Burns was coming off of a very promising rookie season, but he only had eight big league starts under his belt. A ...
— Yahoo Sports

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