Injury Update: Latest on Reds Rookie Pitcher Chase Burns
An update on Chase Burns.
www.si.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Chase Burns:
- Injury status and recent progress: Reports from August 2025 indicated Burns was on the Reds’ injured list with a right flexor strain, with periodic updates noting bullpen sessions and plans to advance to live hitters as part of his rehab in the weeks that followed. These updates suggested he was working back toward game readiness but did not specify an exact return date.[1][3]
- Recent activity and outlook: At that time, Burns had appeared in eight big-league games with a 5.24 ERA across 34 innings, highlighting his role as a rookie flamethrower whose timeline was tied to his elbow/forearm recovery. The team’s public notes emphasized his importance to the rotation upon healthy return.[2][3]
- Context on team situation: The Reds were in a tight playoff race around that period, attempting to balance a competitive push with careful handling of a young pitcher returning from injury. This context underscores why updates focused on progress and next steps rather than a firm comeback date.[3][2]
If you want, I can pull the very latest updates from current outlets and summarize any new developments (return window, rehab assignments, or bullpen usage) with citations.