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Reds Lock Down Chase Burns | Cincinnati Reds News
The Reds just dropped a blockbuster: Chase Burns, their All-Star pitcher with just one year of MLB experience, signed a seven-year, $105 million deal — the largest ever for a pitcher under four years of service. It’s the third-biggest contract in franchise history, matching Homer Bailey’s 2014 deal in total value but worth more today with no deferred payments. This bold move signals a new trend in baseball — teams like Pittsburgh and Detroit are also betting big on young stars early. Burns, who’s 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, gets his first start after the break in Seattle. Meanwhile, no…
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