BREAKING NEWS: Reds Receive Unfortunate Hunter Greene News After Loss to Phillies

Right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene is currently in his fourth MLB season with the Cincinnati Reds. Drafted second overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, he made his major league debut in 2022.

Greene faced challenges in his first two seasons. As a rookie in 2022, he recorded a 4.44 ERA over 24 starts with a 5–13 record. His performance dipped slightly in 2023, finishing with a 4.82 ERA and a 4–7 record across 22 starts.

However, Greene broke through in 2024, emerging as one of the league’s top pitchers. He earned his first All-Star nod, placed eighth in Cy Young voting, and dropped his ERA to 2.75 — a drop of over two full runs.

Reds Receive Unfortunate Hunter Greene News After Loss to Phillies - Athlon  Sports

This season, Greene continued to impress with a 2.72 ERA and 73 strikeouts across 11 starts. But a recurring groin injury has interrupted his momentum. He initially went on the injured list in May due to a right groin strain. After returning, he re-injured the area in his third start back on June 3 and was placed on the IL again the next day.

On Monday, the Reds announced that Greene’s scheduled rehab outing was delayed after he experienced renewed discomfort in his groin and underwent an MRI. “I felt tightness in that same area,” the 25-year-old told reporter Charlie Goldsmith, adding he’ll approach recovery “day by day.”

Greene’s absence comes at a crucial time, as the Reds, currently 46–44 and 2.5 games behind the final wild card spot, risk falling out of postseason contention without their ace.

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