Burns was officially added to the taxi squad Monday in preparation for his debut.

"We talked about not really knowing what to expect in a Major League debut," Barry Larkin said. "How about some dominance in the 1st inning!"

Growing up, Chase Burns dreamed of playing for the Yankees. He's about to make his major league debut against them when he takes the mound for the Reds on Tuesday night, less than a year after being the second overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft.