Reds, All-Star Chase Burns reportedly in agreement on 7-year, $105 million extension 26 starts into RHP's big-league career
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The Cincinnati Reds and starting pitcher Chase Burns are in agreement on a seven-year, $105 million extension, according to multiplereports onThursday.
The contract marks the largest largest guarantee given to a pitcher with fewer than four years of MLB service, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The deal includes no options or deferrals, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported.
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“A straight deal that will run through 2033,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote on X.
Burns, 23, is coming off his first All-Star appearance. The righty’s made just 26 starts in his burgeoning big-league career, which began when he made his MLB debut for the Reds on June 24 last year.
Source: Chase Burns & Reds are in agreement on 7-year, $105 million extension. Deal was negotiated by Greg Genske & Erik Castro of Vayner Sports and is largest guarantee given to a pitcher with less than 4 years of MLB service. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 16, 2026
But this season, he’s taken an auspicious step in his second year with the club. Through 18 starts, he’s posting a 2.54 ERA with 118 strikeouts and only 37 walks. Among MLB pitchers in 2026, Burns ranks in the top five in WAR (4.2). Plus, that sparkling ERA of his is good for fifth lowest in the majors.
While pitchers’ win-loss records aren’t judged like they once were, it’s also worth noting that Burns’ 11 victories are tied for the second most of an MLB pitcher this season. Only Milwaukee Brewers southpaw Aaron Ashby has more (12).
This story is being updated.