Cincinnati Reds Call Up Top Prospect, Send Outfielder on Rehab Assignment

Hays fouled a ball off of his foot on May 29.

May 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Austin Hays (12) reacts after fouling a ball off of his leg during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Reds called up top prospect Chase Burns from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. In a corresponding roster move, they optioned Yosver Zulueta to Louisville. They also sent outfielder Austin Hays on a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga.

Burns has made 13 starts over High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A this season. The 2024 second overall pick has been nothing, but dominant. He is 7-3 with a 1.77 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP, and 89 strikeouts over 66 innings. He has walked just 13 batters.

Burns is set to make his Major League debut on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park against the New York Yankees.

Hays is hitting .303 with six home runs in 31 games for Cincinnati this season and the Reds are excited to get him back into the lineup. There is a chance he could be ready by Friday.

You can see the Reds' full post below:

The #Reds today announced the following transactions: pic.twitter.com/NJF8BTWRHr

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 24, 2025

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