Reds monitor Chase Burns' innings amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Chase Burns has made a strong start to the season for the Cincinnati Reds, amassing a 7-1 record and a 2.05 ERA over 12 games. Despite his dominance, the Reds face a potential challenge in managing his innings as he approaches career highs. In 2024, Burns pitched 100 innings for Wake Forest, while he totaled 109.1 innings in 2025 across various levels. With key players like Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene sidelined, managing Burns’ workload becomes critical for the team's performance down the stretch.
- •Chase Burns has 81 strikeouts in 70.1 innings this season.
- •Reds could limit Burns' innings, impacting his future starts.
- •Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene are currently injured.
- •Burns achieved 100 innings in 2024 and 109.1 in 2025.
- •The team needs to balance Burns' performance and health.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Reds have a major Chase Burns problem pointed out by ESPN's Jeff Passan
"Burns has been really special so far this season for Cincinnati.
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