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Reds' Ace Hunter Greene to Undergo Elbow Surgery, Out Up to 4 Months
The 26-year-old All-Star pitcher will miss significant time to start the 2026 season.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Cincinnati Reds' ace pitcher Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday and could miss up to the first four months of the 2026 MLB season. Greene was diagnosed with bone chips and loose bodies in his elbow after leaving spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.
Why it matters
Greene is one of the Reds' top pitchers and a rising star in the league, having made the NL All-Star team in 2024. His absence will be a major blow to the Reds as they look to build on their 2025 NL Wild Card appearance and compete in the NL Central division.
The details
Greene went 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA last season, helping the Reds reach the playoffs. He led the majors in average four-seam fastball velocity at 99.5 mph and had the second-most pitches of 100 mph or higher with 296. However, Greene was limited to just 19 starts and 107.2 innings due to injuries, including a right groin strain that sidelined him for over two months.
- Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
- He is expected to miss up to the first four months of the 2026 MLB season.
The players
Hunter Greene
A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who was an NL All-Star in 2024 and one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in baseball.
Cincinnati Reds
A Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio that plays in the National League Central division.
What’s next
The Reds will have to determine how to fill Greene's spot in the starting rotation while he recovers from surgery. His return timeline will be closely monitored as the season progresses.
The takeaway
Greene's injury is a significant setback for the Reds as they look to build on their 2025 playoff appearance. His absence will test the team's pitching depth and could impact their competitiveness in the NL Central division early in the 2026 season.
