Chase Burns Competing for Rotation Spot This Spring
Cincinnati Reds hard-throwing right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns is competing for the fifth rotation spot with the team this spring, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Burns, the second overall pick in 2024 out of Wake Forest, made his big-league debut in 2025 in his first year as a pro and had a 4.57 ERA (2.65 FIP), 1.31 WHIP, and 67:16 K:BB in 43 1/3 innings over 13 appearances (eight starts). The 23-year-old will be competing with Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, and Julian Aguiar. He's one of the most talented young arms in baseball and became the first MLB starter in the expansion era to strike out each of his first five batters. "He has the stuff to be an ace. He has the stuff to be a No. 1 no matter what team he's on," lefty Andrew Abbott said. Burns is off to a great start in camp and has displayed an improved changeup. His fastball velocity averaged 98.7 mph while often touching 101-102 mph. Burns also features a swing-and-miss slider (43.7% whiff rate). His elite strikeout abilities make him a very intriguing No. 3 starting pitcher in fantasy with upside for more.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon
Source: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon
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