Overview
- Manager Terry Francona said Greene will have an MRI on Friday after reporting right-elbow stiffness and will not throw until at least Tuesday.
- Greene left camp to be examined by team physician Dr. Timothy Kremchek and will also seek a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed his 2019 Tommy John surgery.
- Greene told reporters there is no UCL damage, noted known bone spurs, and said the discomfort surfaced late last season after which he received an offseason injection.
- The right-hander would not commit to making his first start of 2026, and he has pitched just one Cactus League inning this spring.
- Reds president Nick Krall indicated the club does not plan to pursue free-agent starters, citing internal options such as Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, Brady Singer, and prospects Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder.