Reds pitcher Chase Burns moves to shorter starts to end 2026 season

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns will transition to limited appearances for the remainder of the 2026 season following his start at Wrigley Field on August 30. Reds analyst Jeff Brantley stated during the Sunday Night Baseball broadcast that the team intends to use caution with the pitcher, moving toward three-inning stints to manage his workload. Burns recorded 5 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing two earned runs on six hits and one walk while recording seven strikeouts. The organization intends to avoid pushing the pitcher toward the 100-pitch threshold for the duration of the year to prevent potential injury. Manager Francona has generally managed Burns to avoid high-exertion situations throughout the season. Burns currently carries a 2.79 ERA as the club shifts his role for the final weeks of the schedule.

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