Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds' ace and former 2nd overall pick (2017), underwent right elbow surgery in March 2026 to remove bone chips. As of mid-May, he is making steady progress in his rehabilitation. He has progressed to 150-foot long toss throws in Arizona and is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on May 26, with plans to rejoin the team on May 29 for continued rehab assignments. He is expected to return to the Reds' rotation in the second half of the season, likely July. Prior to injury, Greene was solid in 2025 with a 7-4 record, 2.76 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP over 19 starts. His career record stands at 25-29 with a 3.65 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 91 starts since 2022.
Strengths
- + High-end strikeout potential as Reds' ace
- + Solid 2025 performance (7-4, 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP)
- + Steady rehabilitation progress (150-foot throws achieved)
- + First bullpen session scheduled for May 26
- + Expected return to team May 29 for rehab assignments
- + Former 2nd overall pick with elite pedigree
- + Young at 26 years old with upside
- + Reds' pitching staff struggling without him (27th in ERA, 29th in WHIP)
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Right elbow surgery to remove bone chips performed in March 2026. Currently in rehab phase, throwing up to 150 feet as of May 10. First bullpen session scheduled for May 26, expected to rejoin team May 29 for continued rehab. Expected return to MLB in second half of season (targeting July).
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Hunter Greene is a sp for the Cincinnati Reds.
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