Hunter Greene undergoes second Tommy John surgery in massive Reds blow

Key Points:

• Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds' young pitcher, will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and potentially all of 2027 after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery, having previously had the procedure in 2019.
• The Reds had anticipated Greene needed surgery, but the necessity of a second Tommy John operation is a significant setback for both the player and the franchise.
• Greene has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, limiting him to 96 starts over five seasons, with recent struggles including a 6.83 ERA this year after elbow surgery and time on the injured list.
• Recovery outcomes after a second Tommy John surgery vary, with some pitchers like Jacob deGrom returning successfully, while others like Walker Buehler have struggled.
• The Reds, a team with limited spending on premium players, now face the challenge of relying heavily on Chase Burns as a rotation cornerstone following Greene's extended absence.