The Cincinnati Reds have signed All-Star right-hander Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million contract extension, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
Via Morosi on X: “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.”
BREAKING: Cincinnati Reds Sign All-Star right-hander Chase Burns to $105 Million Contract Extension
Burns had already been under team control through the 2031 season. His new contract begins next year and runs through 2023, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Via Passan on X: “Right-hander Chase Burns and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a seven-year, $105 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Burns, 23, was an All-Star this season and one of the best young pitchers in baseball. No club options. A straight deal that will run through 2023.”
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