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Reds Ace Burns on Pitch Count as Season Winds Down
8 Sep
Summary
- Chase Burns will be on an innings limit for the rest of 2026.
- Brandon Williamson will piggyback Burns' starts.
- Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss 2027.
The Cincinnati Reds are implementing an innings limit for their promising young pitcher, Chase Burns, for the remainder of the 2026 season. This decision, effective from Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, will see pitcher Brandon Williamson taking over after Burns.
Burns has delivered an elite performance this season, with a 15-3 record, a 2.79 ERA, and 171 strikeouts over 145.1 innings. However, his August statistics showed signs of fatigue, prompting this precautionary measure.
The Reds' cautious approach is underscored by other pitching injuries, including Nick Lodolo's limited starts and Hunter Greene's season-ending Tommy John surgery, which will sideline him for all of 2027.
With a significant seven-year, $105 million contract extension signed in July, the Reds are prioritizing Burns' long-term health. This management strategy aims to prevent further injuries to their valuable ace.
