Jeff Brantley says Chase Burns made his last 'real start' of 2026
"After this, it is going to be kid gloves and short, maybe three-inning stints, and that's it," Reds analyst Jeff Brantley said of Chase Burns' start.
During NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast on Sunday, Reds analyst Jeff Brantley announced that Chase Burns had made his final real start of the 2026 season. Speaking to the audience, Brantley explained that Burns had reached the 100-pitch mark during the sixth inning of his victory against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Brantley cautioned that after this game, Burns would transition to more limited appearances, possibly limited to three-inning stints.
Brantley further noted that the team was cautious about overworking Burns due to injury concerns. The Reds' dugout was aware that this game marked the concluding significant appearance for Burns. Brantley emphasized this during the broadcast when Burns exited the game. Earlier in the Sunday Night Baseball coverage, Brantley made a lighthearted remark about fantasy football and former Red Tommy Pham.
Burns pitched for 5 2/3 innings in the game, allowing two earned runs on six hits and a walk, while striking out seven. His Earned Run Average (ERA) for the season stands at 2.79.
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