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Reds Pitcher Hunter Greene Faces Surgery, Possible Lost Season
12 Aug
Summary
- Hunter Greene will undergo elbow surgery on August 12, 2026.
- Surgery could sideline Greene for the entire 2027 season.
- This is Greene's second Tommy John surgery if required.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is scheduled for season-ending surgery on August 12, 2026, to address a badly damaged elbow. The exact procedure and long-term prognosis will be determined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache following an evaluation during the surgery in Los Angeles.
If Tommy John reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament is necessary, Greene would likely miss the entire 2027 season, potentially pushing his return to early 2028. This would mark his second Tommy John surgery. Alternatively, an internal brace procedure for the UCL might require less rehabilitation but still necessitate missing most of the upcoming season.
Greene, a 2024 All-Star, previously underwent surgery in March to remove bone chips and had a delayed start to his 2026 season. He has a current contract through 2028, with significant salary commitments for the next two seasons.
