Reds Sign Chase Burns to Massive Extension

Cincinnati has reportedly reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Chase Burns on a long-term contract. Sources close to the situation indicate the deal will span seven years and be valued at $105 million. This agreement comes relatively early in Burns' Major League Baseball career, following just 26 career starts.

The reported financial commitment makes this one of the largest guarantees ever provided to a pitcher with less than four years of Major League service time. This underscores the organization's strong belief in Burns' potential and his future impact on the pitching staff.

While the specifics of the contract beyond its length and total value have not been fully disclosed, the agreement signals a clear commitment from the Reds to build around their developing talent. Burns will now have the security of a long-term deal as he continues to grow as a big-league pitcher.