Hunter Greene injury update: When will the Reds ace be back?

The Reds are going to be without the hard-throwing righty for a long time.

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has suffered a second Tommy John surgery, casting doubt on his future with the team. The 27-year-old righty had only thrown five pitches this season before feeling elbow soreness during bullpen sessions earlier this month. After undergoing an MRI, Greene was diagnosed with a torn UCL, requiring reconstructive surgery for the second time in his career.

He first had the procedure as a minor leaguer in 2019. Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and is now on the 60-day injured list. While recovery time from such procedures can vary greatly, the Reds anticipate Greene to be sidelined for anywhere between 12 to 18 months. This means Greene will miss the rest of the 2026 season and could potentially be out for most or all of the 2027 season as well.

It's clear that Greene's career, at least with the Cincinnati Reds, is facing a significant setback.

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