What happened: Burke posted a 4.22 ERA in 2025, providing the baseline for this season's improvement.
Why it matters: The lower run rate strengthens Burke's value in a starting role. Sustaining it would represent a meaningful step forward from 2025.
By the numbers: ERA: 4.22 in 2025; 3.08 in 2026. The 1.14-run decline equals 27.0%.
What to watch: Burke's next starts will test whether the improvement holds through the stretch run.