Cincinnati Reds extend Chase Burns with seven-year, $105 million contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
On July 16, 2026, the Cincinnati Reds announced a seven-year, $105 million contract extension for pitcher Chase Burns. This agreement, negotiated by agents Greg Genske and Erik Castro, is the largest guarantee given to a pitcher with under four years of MLB service. Burns, who has excelled in the 2026 season with an 11-1 record and a 2.54 ERA, received his first All-Star nod this year. The Reds’ decision to secure Burns reflects their confidence in his potential as a staff ace and Cy Young contender.
- •Chase Burns signs a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds.
- •Burns has an 11-1 record and a 2.54 ERA this season.
- •He earned his first All-Star selection in 2026.
- •The deal was finalized on July 16, 2026.
- •Burns is viewed as a potential Cy Young candidate.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Former Tennessee Vols pitcher Chase Burns just broke the bank, and it's probably a complete steal by the Cincinnati Reds
"The rising MLB star just got paid in a big way, and it's a great deal for his franchise.
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