When Is Chase Burns Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 12 Update)

When is Chase Burns getting called up? Will Burns get promoted in June 2025? Read about this top fantasy baseball prospect outlook heading into Week 12.

The Cincinnati Reds selected right-handed pitcher Chase Burns with the second overall pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Wake Forest. While Burns did not make his professional debut after the draft, he has made an immediate impact in 2025 and is quickly approaching his MLB debut.

This season, we have seen several of the high-end selections from last year's draft get the call to the big leagues, including Nick Kurtz and Jac Caglianone.

Should fantasy managers stash the hard-throwing right-hander? Let's dive in and find out!

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Chase Burns Prospect Update for Fantasy Baseball

The 22-year-old made his professional debut with High-A Dayton and wasted little time making an impact. He only needed 11 2/3 innings to prove he was ready to join Double-A. With High-A, he struck out 20 batters and allowed just five walks.

With Double-A, Burns continued to dominate, logging 42 innings to the tune of a 1.29 ERA and a stellar 0.71 WHIP. During this stretch, Burns struck out 55 batters and allowed just four walks.

MLB's No. 11 prospect Chase Burns is headed to Triple-A, @JonathanMayo confirms.

The 2024 No. 2 Draft pick by the #Reds posted a 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 11.79 K/9 in 42 Double-A innings: https://t.co/DWwVtF868d pic.twitter.com/28QM1RaLPl

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 9, 2025

This past week, Burns got the call to join Triple-A Louisville and looked quite impressive in his debut. Facing the potent Iowa Cubs, Burns allowed just four hits and two runs across 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts.

Chase Burns Outlook for Fantasy Baseball

Given his impressive progression through the minor leagues, Burns should be viewed as a must-stash option in all leagues. The right-hander has yet to slow down and has been able to enjoy similar success at Triple-A. He may only need a handful of starts at the top level of the minor leagues before earning the call to Cincinnati.

Currently, with the Hunter Greene (groin) on the 15-day IL, veteran Wade Miley has taken the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Miley has posted a modest 6.75 ERA over his first 12 innings. With the Reds in the Wild Card hunt, Burns would provide them much-needed depth to their rotation. He should be rostered in all standard leagues.

"He can go to the big leagues today and win games."

Chase Burns, the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 Draft by the @Reds, spins his first pro complete game for the Double-A @ChattLookouts:

7 IP | 3 H | 0 R | 0 BB | 6 K pic.twitter.com/0iZi2ZWD8V

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 7, 2025

Top Prospect Rankings and Call-Up ETAs

You can also check out the rest of RotoBaller's fantasy baseball prospect rankings. Eric Cross updates the below rankings weekly for the top impact prospects for 2025, and when they may be called up:

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