Top prospect Chase Burns, the Reds' No. 2 pick in the 2024 MLB draft, will make his major league debut next week against the Yankees. The 22-year-old right-hander boasts a dominant fastball and slider, compiling a 1.77 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 66 minor league innings. The Reds, currently in contention for a wild-card spot, hope Burns' addition will bolster their pitching staff, which has shown inconsistency this season despite a solid overall ERA and WHIP. Burns' promotion comes after a stellar performance at three minor league levels, including a 1.29 ERA in Double-A.

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