Injury Update: Jim Day Provides an Update on Reds Rookie Pitcher Chase Burns

Burns has been on the injured list since the middle of August.

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

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

Before Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Jim Day provided an update on the right-hander.

"He threw a live BP session today and this is another step forward to prove that he's healthy and perhaps a return," Day said. "He got up and down once. 25 pitches and from what I saw, he looks like he's ready."

What would his role be?

"I don't think there is enough time for him to return as a starter," Day continued. "Working out of the bullpen? That is a situation that has yet to be made. Look for him to have another live BP session next."

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.

If the Reds elect to place Burns in the bullpen, he could be a huge boost in the late innings of games.

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