Teammate expresses confidence in Hunter Greene's recovery from his second Tommy John
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Tejay Antone, a Cincinnati Reds reliever, voiced strong support for Hunter Greene following Greene's second Tommy John surgery on August 11. Antone, who has also undergone multiple Tommy John surgeries, emphasized Greene's strong work ethic and determination to return to the mound. Greene previously had his first Tommy John surgery in 2019 and successfully returned to pitch in the majors by 2021. Antone highlighted the psychological advantage of having experienced the recovery process before, suggesting that it might provide Greene with greater clarity during rehabilitation.
- •Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on August 11.
- •Tejay Antone expressed confidence in Greene's return.
- •Greene previously had Tommy John surgery as a Class A player in 2019.
- •Antone's own experiences inform his belief in Greene’s capabilities.
- •Greene's work ethic is noted as a positive factor for recovery.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Why teammate says 'no doubt' Hunter Greene returns from 2nd Tommy John
"Why the man who wrote the book on coming back from multiple Tommy John surgeries suggests 'more certain' process for Hunter Greene after 2nd surgery.
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