Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene returns to injured list with elbow soreness
20 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has been placed back on the injured list as of August 5. This decision comes less than a month after Greene made his return from a previous stint on the IL, following elbow surgery in March to remove bone chips. His recent performance included just five starts, during which he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. The Reds will need to assess Greene's condition moving forward as they manage their pitching rotation.
- •Hunter Greene returned to the injured list on August 5.
- •He previously underwent elbow surgery in March.
- •Greene made five starts since his return.
- •Soreness in his right elbow led to the IL placement.
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- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Reds' Hunter Greene out for season and possibly 2027 after Tommy John surgery
- 5:48 PMESPN — Reds' Greene could miss 2027 season after Tommy John surgery - ESPN
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Reds’ Hunter Greene out for season and possibly 2027 after Tommy John surgery
- 4:32 PMCBS MLB — Hunter Greene to miss entire 2027 MLB season after Reds ace undergoes second Tommy John surgery
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Reds pitcher Hunter Greene undergoes season-ending Tommy John surgery, out for 2027
"Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will be out the rest of this season and possibly 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a ligament in his right elbow. The team had announced Friday that Greene would require surgery. He also had Tommy John surgery in 2019 when he was in the minor leagues. The Cincinnati Enquirer first reported his latest surgery.
"CHICAGO -- Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Wednesday, the second time the Reds’ ace has required the procedure. Manager Terry Francona confirmed Thursday that Greene underwent a …
"Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene has undergone surgery that will keep him out of action for the remainder of this season and likely the entire 2027 season, the team announced on Thursday.
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External links- MLB.comAug 13, 2026, 11:30 PMReds ace Greene undergoes 2nd Tommy John surgery - MLB.com
CHICAGO -- Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Wednesday, the second time the Reds’ ace has required the procedure. Manager Terry Francona confirmed Thursday that Greene underwent a …
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:51 PMReds ace Hunter Greene out for season after undergoing Tommy John surgery
Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene has undergone surgery that will keep him out of action for the remainder of this season and likely the entire 2027 season, the team announced on Thursday.
- ESPNAug 13, 2026, 5:48 PMReds' Greene could miss 2027 season after Tommy John surgery - ESPN
Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will be out the rest of this season and possibly 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a ligament in his right elbow.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:58 PMHunter Greene injury update: Reds All-Star likely out until '28 after Tommy John
RIght-hander Hunter Greene has Tommy John surgery after battling elbow issues all season. Recovery time expected to be anywhere from 12-18 months.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:54 PMReds' Hunter Greene out for season and possibly 2027 after Tommy John surgery
He also had Tommy John surgery in 2019 when he was in the minor leagues.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:39 PMReds’ Hunter Greene out for season and possibly 2027 after Tommy John surgery
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will be out the rest of this season and possibly 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a ligament in his right elbow. The team had announced Friday that Greene would require surgery. He also had Tommy John surgery in 2019 when he was in the minor leagues. The Cincinnati Enquirer first reported his latest surgery.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:23 PMReds pitcher Hunter Greene undergoes season-ending Tommy John surgery, out for 2027
Greene is having the reconstructive procedure on his right elbow for the second time in his career.
- CBS MLBAug 13, 2026, 4:32 PMHunter Greene to miss entire 2027 MLB season after Reds ace undergoes second Tommy John surgery
Greene, once a top-heralded prospect, made just five starts this year around elbow issues
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:23 PMReds pitcher Hunter Greene to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery
Greene is having the reconstructive procedure on his right elbow for the second time in his career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:38 PMHunter Greene to have season-ending surgery Aug. 12. What it means
Depending on the severity of the injury and required repair, Cincinnati Reds All-Star pitcher Hunter Greene might face missing all of the 2027 season.
- ESPN MLBAug 10, 2026, 2:36 PMReds' Greene to have elbow surgery, done for '26
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, after getting a second opinion, will have season-ending elbow surgery for a partially torn ligament.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:46 PMReds SP Hunter Greene facing season-ending elbow surgery
Cincinnati's starting pitcher, who compiled a 6.83 ERA in five starts, suffered a partially torn UCL.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 8:35 AMReds starter back on injured list with sore elbow
Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene is back on the injured list.
- ESPN MLBAug 5, 2026, 11:33 PMReds' Greene returns to IL with elbow soreness
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, who has made only five starts since coming off the injured list, was put on the 15-day IL because of right elbow soreness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:00 PMReds place Hunter Greene back on injured list with elbow soreness
He’ll get a second opinion from a noted elbow surgeon later this week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:54 PMCincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is back on the injured list
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene returned to the IL on Aug. 5.
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