Hunter Greene will miss 2027 season after second Tommy John surgery

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Hunter Greene will miss 2027 season after second Tommy John surgery
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene underwent his second Tommy John surgery on August 12. This procedure, coupled with a recovery timeline of 12 to 18 months, means Greene will miss the entire 2027 season. Greene had not debuted in the current season until July 4 following surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. He experienced soreness in a recent side session, leading to the confirmation of this season-ending surgery. Greene previously faced injury challenges, missing substantial time each of the past four seasons.

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  • Hunter Greene underwent second Tommy John surgery on August 12.
  • He is expected to miss the entire 2027 season.
  • Greene's recovery timeline is 12 to 18 months.
  • He had a 6.83 ERA in five starts this season.
  • Greene has struggled with injuries over the past four seasons.
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It's a brutal blow for the promising pitcher.

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