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Chase Burns, Cincinnati’s electric ace and fan-favorite, is sitting out the All-Star Game despite being player-elected — a gut-punch for Reds fans who saw him as the team’s brightest hope. Pitching just days before the break triggered the standard rule, and he’s been replaced by Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski. While the move is technically sound, the backlash is deafening — fans call it “stupid” and lament losing their “lone bright spot.” Burns’ 11 wins and stellar ERA made him a symbol of redemption for a struggling Reds team, and his absence from Philly’s stage feels like a missed moment for both him and the fans.

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