No. 2 draft pick Chase Burns called up by Reds for MLB debut

Cincinnati Reds

The time is now for right-hander Chase Burns, after the Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of the No. 2 overall selection from last year’s MLB Draft. Burns is set to make his major league debut when he starts in Tuesday’s home game against the New York Yankees. In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned right-hander Yosver Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville. Burns, 22, has been on a rocket ride through the Reds’ system this season. He made his minor league debut at Single-A Dayton, and in just 13 appearances he has pitched over three different levels, including two starts at Triple-A Louisville. Burns has gone a combined 7-3 with a 1.77 ERA in his 13 starts, including a 1-0 record with a 2.19

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