Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Hunter Greene Elbow Injury Update The Cincinnati Reds have announced that pitcher Hunter Greene will miss up to four months due to a scope surgery to address bone spurs and "loose bodies" in his right elbow. The decision was made after two medical opinions Greene sought aligned, according to Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall. Greene’s procedure is scheduled for March 11. Greene left spring training on March 4 to seek medical evaluations for right elbow stiffness, as reported by team officials. They anticipated a clearer understanding of his condition by March 10. On March 4, manager Alex Francona and Krall informed reporters that Greene was returning to Cincinnati to consult with orthopedic surgeon and longtime Reds team doctor Dr. Timothy Kremchek on March 6. Subsequently, Greene would meet with Los Angeles-based physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache on March 9 due to persistent stiffness. An MRI is planned while he is in Cincinnati. Greene started one Cactus League game on February 28 and reported feeling strong afterward. He was scheduled to throw a side bullpen session on March 3 but experienced some stiffness after waking up that morning. Krall noted there were no indications the issue was significantly affecting him prior to the session. Francona emphasized the need to ensure Greene’s health, stating, “We need to make sure he’s OK, so we’ll have information, probably, Tuesday.” Greene had been dealing with the elbow issue toward the end of the 2025 season but pushed through it during Cincinnati’s playoff push. He went 3-1 in his final eight starts, helping the Reds reach the postseason. The story will be updated as further details emerge.#cincinnati_reds #hunter_greene #dr_neal_elattrache #nick_krall #dr_timothy_kremchek
Hunter Greene Out Into July Following Elbow Surgery Reds ace Hunter Greene is set to undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow, according to reports from the Cincinnati Enquirer. The procedure, scheduled for today, will likely keep him sidelined until July, significantly impacting the team’s pitching rotation. The injury marks a setback for a Reds rotation that had been projected as one of the most formidable in the league. Greene was expected to start Opening Day and follow up with Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, Brady Singer, and either Chase Burns or Rhett Lowder. Both Burns and Lowder, former top-10 draft picks, were considered strong candidates to join the major league roster. With Greene’s absence, the team is now looking to promote Burns and Lowder, particularly after Chase Petty was recently optioned to the minors. Brandon Williamson, a left-handed pitcher returning from a 2025 season lost to injury, remains in camp and could also be considered for a roster spot. The Reds’ decision to move forward without Greene highlights the uncertainty surrounding their pitching depth as they prepare for the 2026 season. The loss of their top starter adds pressure to the remaining candidates to secure a place in the rotation.#cincinnati_reds #hunter_greene #cincinnati_enquirer #chase_burns #rhett_lowder
Reds' Hunter Greene to Have Surgery, Expected Out Until July Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, who was anticipated to be the team's dominant pitcher this season, will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow. The surgery is expected to keep him sidelined until July, according to the team. Greene, 26, left the Reds' spring training camp in Arizona earlier this week due to elbow stiffness and returned to Cincinnati for further evaluations, including imaging and consultations with specialists such as Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Greene finished the 2025 season with a 7-4 record and a 2.76 ERA, but his workload was limited to a career-low 19 starts and 107⅔ innings as the Reds secured their first playoff berth since 2020. His 99.5 mph average four-seam fastball velocity ranked first in the majors among pitchers who threw at least 1,250 pitches, and his 296 pitches of 100 mph or higher placed him second behind Mason Miller’s 422. To address injury concerns, Greene added more lower-body training to his offseason routine in hopes of avoiding setbacks after two previous stints on the injured list in 2025. This season marks his fifth year in the majors, during which he made his first NL All-Star appearance in 2024. That year, he posted a 9-5 record with a 2.75 ERA in 26 starts and recorded 169 strikeouts in 150 1/3 innings despite spending time on the injured list due to elbow soreness. The Reds have named left-hander Andrew Abbott as their Opening Day starter for the home game against the Boston Red Sox on March 26. This will be Abbott’s first Opening Day start, though the 26-year-old made his All-Star debut last season during his third year with the team. The Associated Press contributed to this report.#arizona #cincinnati_reds #hunter_greene #dr_neal_elattrache #andrew_abbott
