Hunter Greene will miss 2027 season after second Tommy John surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — NL Ace Will Miss 2027 Season After Undergoing 2nd Tommy John Surgery
"It's a brutal blow for the promising pitcher.
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