Burns will make his big-league debut Tuesday night against the New York Yankees, the team he imagined playing shortstop for as a kid.

Growing up, Chase Burns dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. He’s about to make his major league debut against them. The 22-year-old Burns will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night,

Jeimer Candelario, who was signed to a $45 million, three-year deal in December 2023, to hit in the middle of the order and mentor young players, is gone.

The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment on Monday, just halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract he signed before the 2024 season.

Jeimer Candelario — the Reds’ highest-priced signing of the past six seasons — has seen his tenure in Cincinnati end