A right flexor strain is the reason for Burns' move to the 15-Day IL on Friday. Joe La Sorsa was recalled in the process. With Cincinnati's playoff hopes still alive, the team has a massive decision to make upon the rookie's return.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. He mentioned that Elly De La Cruz has been dealing with a quad issue for a while now.

The Brewers didn't so much barge through to beat the Reds in extra innings for their franchise-record 14th consecutive win on Saturday. Because of poor defensive plays and mistakes, Cincinnati essentially opened the door and let Milwaukee take the game.

Seventeen years later, Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona still marvels at what former Tampa Bay Rays left-hander David Price did in the 2008 postseason. When Francona was the manager of the Boston Red Sox,

Outfielder Jake Fraley makes a key mistake in extra innings and rolls his ankle, as the Reds eventually lose another heartbreaker to Brewers

With Chase Burns on the injured list for the Reds, pitching depth among the starters and in the bullpen is again a frontline issue.

We’re doing it to try to have an advantage. We think it gives us more flexibility. And maybe better flexibility.”

Cincinnati Reds high-powered rookie Chase Burns, the No. 2 overall pick in last year's draft, went on the IL with a flexor strain (near the elbow).