Reds To Activate Hunter Greene
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Reds plan to activate ace pitcher Hunter Greene for his season debut during their upcoming series against the Orioles, following his recovery from elbow surgery and a successful minor league rehab stint.
- Emilio Pagán will also return from the 15-day injured list to resume his role as closer after nearly two months out with a left hamstring strain.
- Greene, a former All-Star and top Cy Young finisher, had been sidelined since Spring Training but showed strong performance in Triple-A, pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings with a high strikeout-to-walk ratio.
- The Reds have struggled since Greene's injury, posting a 17-33 record since May 1, with bullpen issues contributing significantly to their decline despite decent starting pitching overall.
- Cincinnati faces a challenging playoff outlook, trailing in their division by 12.5 games and needing to surpass multiple teams for a Wild Card spot, while roster decisions and potential trades loom ahead of the July trade deadline.
