Reds pitcher Hunter Greene undergoes season-ending Tommy John surgery, out for 2027

Key Points:

• Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2026 season and likely all of 2027 due to a 12-18 month recovery period.
• This marks Greene's second Tommy John surgery, having previously undergone the procedure in 2018; he had limited play this season after arthroscopic surgery in March to remove bone chips.
• Greene experienced recurring elbow soreness after his July 31 start and was placed on the injured list following discomfort during a bullpen session, leading to an MRI and consultation with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
• Over five seasons with the Reds, Greene has a 3.82 ERA in 96 starts, with his best year in 2024 when he was an All-Star and finished eighth in NL Cy Young voting.
• Greene is in the fourth year of a six-year, $53 million contract extension signed in 2023, which includes a $21 million club option for 2029.