Hunter Greene set for season debut Saturday against Orioles
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Greene underwent surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow on March 23 and has been on the IL since. His return bolsters a Cincinnati rotation, currently featuring Chase Burns, who has a record of 10-1 this season. The Reds, at 40-46, enter the weekend series against the Orioles in last place in the NL Central but are looking to improve their wild-card standing. Greene made three rehab starts before his return, striking out 13 in 14 1/3 innings and showcasing a fastball that reached 101 mph.
- •Greene to return after elbow surgery on March 23
- •Chase Burns leads Reds with 10-1 record this season
- •Reds are in last place in NL Central at 40-46
- •Greene had 13 strikeouts in rehab starts
- •Reds aim to improve wild-card chances this weekend
- 12:59 AMESPN MLB — Reds' Greene to come off IL, start vs. Orioles
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Reds pitcher Hunter Greene to come off injured list Saturday for season debut against Orioles
"The Cincinnati Reds plan to reinstate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Greene’s return is a boost to a Cincinnati rotation that also features 23-year-old Chase Burns, who is 10-1 with a 2.40 ERA in 17 starts this season. The Reds entered the three-game weekend series against Baltimore in last place in the NL Central with a 40-46 record but still hope to climb back into the wild-card race.
"The Cincinnati Reds plan to reinstate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 4, 2026, 12:59 AMReds' Greene to come off IL, start vs. Orioles
The Cincinnati Reds plan to reinstate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:33 PMReds pitcher Hunter Greene to come off injured list Saturday for season debut against Orioles
The Cincinnati Reds plan to reinstate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Greene’s return is a boost to a Cincinnati rotation that also features 23-year-old Chase Burns, who is 10-1 with a 2.40 ERA in 17 starts this season. The Reds entered the three-game weekend series against Baltimore in last place in the NL Central with a 40-46 record but still hope to climb back into the wild-card race.
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