Reds pitcher Chase Burns will skip Tuesday's All-Star Game after sustaining a right groin injury. The 23-year-old made the decision Saturday following discussions with team officials. The injury occurred earlier in the week during a game against the Phillies.
Burns reported tightness in his right groin after covering home plate on a wild pitch in an 11-5 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. He allowed a career-high six walks over five innings but felt no issues on the mound at the time.
Manager Terry Francona said Burns approached him on Friday. The pitcher, along with president of baseball operations Nick Krall and general manager Brad Meador, reviewed the situation before deciding against pitching.
"He just said, 'I am just worried about doing something I shouldn’t do,'" Francona said. Burns added that he wanted to prioritize the second half of the season and avoid further strain.
Francona noted the decision reflected maturity, as Burns understood his innings total compared to last year. Burns said he would focus on recovery to stay ready for the remainder of the season.