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Hunter Greene injury update: Reds ace to miss all of 2027 after second Tommy John
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has undergone Tommy John surgery for the second time and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and all of 2027, the team announced.
- Greene, 27, struggled with elbow issues in 2026, making only five starts with a 6.83 ERA before the surgery.
- Known for his high velocity, Greene has a career ERA+ of 117, 12.8 WAR, and 650 strikeouts in 523 ⅓ innings over five MLB seasons.
- Greene was the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2017, previously had Tommy John surgery in 2019, and made his MLB debut in 2022.
- In April 2023, Greene signed a six-year, $53 million contract extension with the Reds, which includes a club option for 2029 and still guarantees him nearly $34 million plus his 2026 salary.
