Aug 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (26) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Injury Update: Latest on Reds Starting Pitcher Chase Burns

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Aug 30, 2025 8:06 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds rookie starting pitcher Chase Burns has been on the injured list since the middle of August with a right flexor strain.

During Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Jim Day provided an update on the young right-hander.

"Chase Burns threw a bullpen today," Day said. "It was an up-down bullpen, a big step. He threw 30 pitches. 15, sat and rested. 15. He threw all of his pitches. I talked to him afterwards and he said he felt great. Next step is that he will be facing live hitters, which is tentatively on Tuesday."

There is a chance he will need to face live hitters more than one before the Reds decide next steps.

Burns has a 5.24 ERA in eight starts with 57 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings this season with Cincinnati.

Regardless of when Burns is back this season, he is obviously a huge part of the future.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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