Hunter Greene to Undergo Elbow Surgery, Impacting Reds' 2027 Season

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that pitcher Hunter Greene will undergo surgery on his elbow. The specifics of the procedure are not yet known, but it is related to Greene's elbow ligament, according to the team's president of baseball operations.

Greene's surgery could either be a full reconstruction or an internal brace procedure, with the final decision depending on the surgeon's assessment during the operation. Regardless of the type of surgery, Greene is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2027 season, with recovery times ranging from 12 to 14 months.

This will mark Greene's second UCL surgery, following a Tommy John surgery in 2019. His performance in the 2026 season has been limited, with only 27 2/3 innings pitched and a 6.83 ERA. The Reds had considered trading Greene before the deadline, but no deal materialized. His injury poses a challenge for the team's rotation as they look ahead to the 2027 season.