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Reds Ace Hunter Greene To Undergo Elbow Scope, Targeting July Return

Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the cleanup after spring stiffness, elevating Andrew Abbott to the Opening Day role.

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Sep 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Greene is scheduled Wednesday for arthroscopic removal of bone chips and loose bodies in his right elbow in Los Angeles, with a team timeline of 14–16 weeks.
  • Reds president Nick Krall said imaging showed an intact UCL, indicating this is not a Tommy John surgery scenario.
  • Greene left camp on March 4 with elbow stiffness, underwent an MRI, and consulted multiple specialists after an October injection provided only temporary relief.
  • Cincinnati has shifted rotation plans, naming Andrew Abbott the Opening Day starter and weighing internal options such as Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder for early-season roles.
  • The 26-year-old flamethrower was limited to 19 starts in 2025 but posted a 2.76 ERA and led MLB starters in average fastball velocity at 99.5 mph.