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Reds bullpen plans in jeopardy after devastating injury changes everything

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Update (8/15/2025 at 3:04 p.m. ET): According to Charlie Clifford of NBC5, after an MRI, the team doctors believe Burns avoided anything serious.

The Cincinnati Reds were dealt a serious injury blow on Friday with the announcement that rookie fireballer Chase Burns was placed on the 15-day injured list with a grade 1 right flexor strain. The team recalled left-hander Joe La Sorsa to take Burns' spot on the active roster.

The Reds had plans in the coming days to move Burns into the bullpen.