Reds reward phenom Chase Burns with $105 million contract extension

The Cincinnati Reds, who watched Chase Burns develop into a Cy Young candidate this season, made sure he'll be sticking around by signing him to a seven-year, $105 million contract extension Thursday, a person with direct knowledge of the contract confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced by the Reds.