Cincinnati Reds Face Setback as Hunter Greene to Undergo Elbow Surgery

The Cincinnati Reds' playoff chances have been significantly impacted with the announcement that pitcher Hunter Greene will undergo surgery on his right elbow.

Reported by Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the surgery is related to Greene's elbow ligament, although the specific procedure remains undetermined. He is expected to miss the entire 2026 season and possibly a large part of 2027.

Greene had previously missed the first three months of the season due to a procedure to remove loose bodies from the same elbow. Despite a challenging return, he was anticipated to bolster the Reds' rotation as they aimed for a playoff spot. However, following elbow soreness during a side session, he was placed back on the Injured List, casting doubt on the team's postseason hopes.