New Headline: Reds' Greene Nails Promising Role as Key Relief Pitcher
The Cincinnati Reds took a hit in their bid for a return to the playoffs when ace hurler Hunter Greene underwent elbow surgery earlier this month. As soon as Greene left training camp, the team named lefty Andrew Abbott as its Opening Day starter. Then began the search for a replacement for Greene who could fill out the starting rotation.
Right-hander Chase Burns, who made his debut in 2025, was an obvious choice. The organization expects big things out of the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Wake Forest.
MORE: MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. trolls Japan after historic WBC upset But on Saturday came news from Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 that Burns’ workload will be limited for the rest of spring training. MLB Trade Rumors shared Goldsmith’s report on its X account.
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com/SNC2xLiBUy — MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) March 14, 2026 Goldsmith reported Burns had limited range of motion in his throwing arm the day before Friday’s start against the San Francisco Giants. Burns threw just 24 pitches against the Giants after throwing 68 pitches in his previous spring training outing. “We’re nipping this in the bud right now,” Reds manager Terry Francona told Goldsmith.