Cincinnati Reds Announce Starter for Spring Training Opener Against Cleveland Guardians
Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters on Wednesday morning and revealed that Chase Burns will start in the Spring Training opener on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians,Burns is battling it out with Rhett Lowder and Brandon Williamson for the fifth and final spot in the rotation, barring any injuries.
The 23-year-old appeared in 13 games for the Reds during the 2025 season, including eight starts. He had an ERA of 4.10 with 80 strikeouts in 68 innings. However, he was much better than those numbers show. In his second start in the big leagues, Burns gave up seven runs and recorded just one out. The Reds believed Burns was tipping his pitches. If you take that game out of the equation, Burns was fantastic in his rookie season.“I’m trying to punch tickets every time. Why not? I’m trying to get three pitches and an out as quick as possible. I try not to waste pitches. I love the competitiveness. I love it. I love getting fired up out there. I play the game with a lot of passion. I love going out there and showing off my stuff.”Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona looks to Rece Hinds during a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesMarch 4: Reds to face Cuban National team in exhibition game.March 23 and 24: Reds to face the Brewers in Milwaukee for a two-game exhibition series.Two More Cincinnati Reds Players Crack MLB Network’s Top 100 Players ListReds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Status for World Baseball ClassicPreviewing Cincinnati Reds Catcher Position Ahead of 2026 SeasonGreg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.
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