Reds Expect Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder Back on the Mound
By Doug Gray – August 24, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds delivered positive injury updates on Sunday in Arizona. Manager Terry Francona announced that pitchers Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder are set to throw bullpen sessions on Tuesday.
According to Charlibreaking-the-cincinnati-reds-received-some-much-needed-good-news-on-sunday-in-arizona-before-their-matchup-with Goldsmith of Fox19, Lowder — who has not pitched in the majors this season due to an elbow injury over the winter followed by an oblique issue during his rehab — could still make an appearance in 2025 if his recovery stays on track.
Burns’ situation is different. He last pitched just over two weeks ago in Pittsburgh, where he struck out 10 batters. While his time on the sidelines has been brief, the Reds have been cautious with his workload. The team has considered moving him into a bullpen role later in the year to keep him active while reducing his innings total. Missing a few weeks might actually help manage that workload, potentially giving him one or two more starts, or positioning him for a relief role when he returns.
Lowder’s path back is less straightforward. The Reds must decide whether to build him back up as a starter — a difficult task given the limited time left in the season — or prepare him strictly for relief appearances. If he’s ready in September, he could provide valuable innings out of the bullpen, especially during a playoff push.
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