Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher, underwent right elbow surgery in March 2026 to remove bone chips. As of mid-May 2026, he is progressing through rehabilitation on the 60-day injured list. Greene is throwing up to 150 feet in long toss drills in Arizona and is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on May 26, with plans to rejoin the team on May 29 for potential rehab assignments. Expected return timeline is late May/early June pending successful progression. Greene had a solid 2025 season with a 7-4 record, 2.76 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP across 19 starts before this injury.
Strengths
- + Solid 2025 performance (7-4, 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP)
- + High-end strikeout potential recognized by fantasy analysts
- + Clear rehabilitation timeline established (bullpen session May 26, team join May 29)
- + Progressive throwing program showing positive advancement (up to 150 feet)
- + Career 3.65 ERA and 1.14 WHIP demonstrates consistency
- + Reds pitching staff needs his return - team ERA ranked 27th in majors
- + Age 26 with upside for future performance
Weaknesses
- - Right elbow surgery required to remove bone chips - significant injury
- - Missed entire 2026 season to date (as of mid-May)
- - History of injury issues - missed time in 2025 as well
- - Career record of 25-29 in 91 starts shows inconsistency
- - Slow ramp-up process suggests cautious approach by medical staff
- - May not be activated until June despite late May timeline
- - Reds rotation struggling without him (multiple starters with ERA over 4.40)
Injury Status: IL-60
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