Chase Burns was thrust into the spotlight in 2025 after the Cincinnati Reds rotation suffered some unexpected losses midway through the season. Injuries to Wade Miley and Hunter Greene forced the Reds' to make a move, and Burns met the moment. The Reds are hoping for even bigger things from the flamethrower in 2026.
Burns was drafted in 2024 and made his Major League debut less than a year later. The Wake Forest product was an advanced prospect coming out of college, and was always expected to rocket up the Minor League ladder rather quickly. But even the most optimistic fan didn't think Burns would be on the Reds roster prior to September call-ups.