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Reds Star Greene Out for 2027 After Tommy John Surgery
13 Aug
Summary
- Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will likely miss the entire 2027 season.
- Greene underwent a revision of his Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
- He is under contract through 2028 with a club option for 2029.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is projected to miss the entirety of the 2027 season. This comes after he underwent a revision of his Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The team announced that Greene's recovery is expected to take between 12 to 18 months.
This news is a significant blow to the Reds, as Greene had been a key rotation player. He posted a 2.76 ERA across 45 starts in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. However, his 2026 campaign was limited to only five starts due to bone chips removed from his elbow during spring training.
Greene is currently under a six-year, $53 million contract extending through the 2028 season, with a $21 million club option for 2029. The financial impact on the Reds, a team known for lower spending, will be considerable, especially with Greene earning $15 million in 2027 with minimal expected contribution.
