Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July With Elbow Injury

Removal of bone chips requires surgery, putting star pitcher's 2026 season in jeopardy.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene will be sidelined until July due to bone chips around his right elbow. Greene, one of the hardest throwers in baseball, is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove the fragments. The procedure could reveal potential ligament damage, putting the 26-year-old's 2026 season in doubt.

Why it matters

Greene has been a key part of the Reds' rotation since making his MLB debut in 2021, earning an All-Star selection in 2024. His absence will be a major blow to the team's pitching staff and playoff aspirations, especially after the Reds reached the postseason for the first time since 2020 last year.

The details

Greene visited multiple specialists, including Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who previously performed Tommy John surgery on the pitcher in 2019. The team said ElAttrache advised an injection late in the 2025 season to address Greene's elbow soreness, but the relief was only temporary. The upcoming surgery aims to remove the loose bone fragments that have been causing the issues.

  • Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
  • The team expects Greene to be sidelined until July 2026.

The players

Hunter Greene

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, known for his high-velocity fastball that averaged 99.5 mph in 2025.

Terry Francona

The manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache

An orthopedic surgeon who previously performed Tommy John surgery on Hunter Greene in 2019.

Andrew Abbott

A left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who will be the team's Opening Day starter in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We need to get this. You know, you're asking the guy to go out there and throw as hard as he can. We need to make sure he's OK.”

— Terry Francona, Manager, Cincinnati Reds (statenews.net)

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