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Greene Returns: Reds Pitcher Set for Season Debut
4 Jul
Summary
- Hunter Greene will make his season debut on Saturday night.
- Greene underwent elbow surgery in March and rehabbed in minors.
- The Reds aim to climb back into the wild-card race.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is set to make his 2026 season debut on Saturday night, facing the Baltimore Orioles. Greene's return is a welcome boost for a Reds rotation that also features promising young pitcher Chase Burns. Greene, an All-Star in 2025, has been on the 60-day injured list since March 23 after undergoing surgery for bone chips in his right elbow.
He completed a successful minor league rehab assignment, showing impressive velocity with his fastball topping out at 101 mph. Reds manager Terry Francona indicated that Greene's workload will not be limited, expressing confidence in his readiness for productive innings. Greene's previous season, 2025, saw him go 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA despite two stints on the injured list.
The Reds, currently in last place in the NL Central with a 40-46 record, are hoping Greene's return will help them climb back into the wild-card race. Greene himself expressed confidence in his ability to be a significant asset to the team's aspirations.
