Hunter Greene has second Tommy John surgery

Key Points:

• Hunter Greene underwent a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, with a recovery timeline of 12-18 months, effectively ending his 2026 season and likely sidelining him for all of 2027.
• The Reds confirmed Greene required a revision Tommy John procedure rather than a less invasive internal brace surgery, following earlier arthroscopic surgery in March to remove bone chips.
• Greene experienced intermittent soreness starting in early August, which was initially attributed to his March surgery recovery, but subsequent MRIs and consultations revealed the need for surgery.
• Since his MLB debut in 2022, Greene has faced multiple injuries, with his best season in 2024 when he earned an All-Star selection; however, injuries have limited his availability in recent years.
• Greene’s extended absence is a significant setback for the Reds, disrupting their plans to build a rotation around him and emerging pitcher Chase Burns, impacting their postseason prospects.