Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (back, groin) threw one inning and faced five batters during his live batting practice session on Wednesday, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. Greene felt good after the session and is expected to repeat the process in Philadelphia this weekend. After that, the hard-throwing 25-year-old could be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Greene is making progress from a sore back and a right-groin strain, but fantasy managers aren't going to get him back until the second half of the season with the All-Star break quickly approaching. It doesn't make sense for the Reds to rush him back right before the All-Star break since he's been on the shelf since June 4. Greene shouldn't be floating around on any waiver wires after starting the year with a 2.72 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings in his first 11 starts.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (back, groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in Boston on Wednesday, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. If Greene comes out of that session fine, he'll throw again in Philadelphia before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 25-year-old's rehab process from a back and groin injury has gone well, but fantasy managers should not expect to have him back until the start of the second half of the season in late July. He last made a start for the Reds on June 3 versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the long layoff, Greene is deserving of being stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. Before his injury, the hard-throwing hurler had gone 4-3 with a 2.72 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 14 walks in 59 2/3 innings over his 11 starts as the Reds' ace.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (back, groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session when the team is in Boston next week for a series against the Red Sox. Greene is working his way back from multiple injuries that have kept him out for over three weeks now. It's good to see the hard-throwing 25-year-old hander getting ready to get back on the mound, but at this point in the schedule with the All-Star break quickly approaching, it's unlikely that he'll rejoin Cincy's starting rotation until the start of the second half of the season on July 18. Until then, the team's top pitching prospect, Chase Burns, will get a run in the big-league rotation after making his MLB debut on Tuesday night against the Yankees. Greene is a must-stash in all fantasy formats and had a 2.72 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 73 K's in 59 2/3 innings over 11 starts before his injury. He has the potential to be a difference-maker in the second half if he's healthy.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (groin) will report to Arizona to continue his rehab process. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 groin strain earlier in June. Greene recently sought a second opinion on his strain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may not miss too much time if he can begin his rehab process soon. Before the injury, the hard-throwing right-hander was enjoying a strong start to the season, posting a stellar 2.72 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP. Across 59 2/3 innings of work, Greene struck out 73 batters while posting an excellent 5.9% walk rate. He also sits in the 87th percentile in xERA and xBA. While Greene remains sidelined, Wade Miley should continue to remain in the rotation.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene's (back, groin) second opinion/MRI exam on his sore right groin showed nothing worse than the first one, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Since he's on the 15-day injured list anyway, Greene also received an epidural injection for back soreness that developed in his last start. The 25-year-old will have one more meeting with doctors in Los Angeles before we'll receive a clearer timetable for his potential return. A groin strain sent Greene to the IL in early June, but since he hasn't resumed throwing yet, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back in Cincy's starting rotation for at least another few weeks. It remains to be seen if he'll go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Greene should be stashed everywhere, as he had a 2.72 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 73 punchouts in 59 2/3 frames over his first 11 starts in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is headed to Los Angeles on Monday for a second medical opinion on his back and his injured groin, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Greene landed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday with a right-groin strain and is now also apparently dealing with a back ailment. Second opinions usually aren't a good sign, but the good news is that Greene isn't dealing with an injury to his right arm. The hard-throwing 25-year-old is eligible to come off the IL on June 19, but it remains to be seen if that will happen, and it will likely depend on what doctors say on Monday. Until he's able to return, veteran left-hander Wade Miley is expected to work in Cincy's starting rotation. Greene needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy formats while he recovers.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right-groin strain and signed Wade Miley in a corresponding move, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The hard-throwing right-hander was removed from the game on Tuesday, as he felt his groin grab on the final two pitches. This will now be his second trip to the injured list with the same right-groin injury. According to Greene, "It's not really concerning, it's frustrating." Greene is having one of his best seasons of his career, making a push to be a Cy Young Award contender with a 2.72 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings pitched. But for now, he will miss his next few starts and target a mid-June return date. In the meantime, fantasy managers will want to stash him on their IL and look elsewhere for production.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene had his start cut short after five innings and 85 pitches after feeling a grab in his groin. Manager Terry Francona said that he is set for an MRI tomorrow morning, reports Mike Petraglia. This is not good news at all for the flamethrower, who already spent time on the injured list this season with a groin strain. This was only his third start since returning and was finally starting to look like himself again with seven strikeouts through the five innings prior to feeling the grab. More updates will be available tomorrow after the MRI, but at this point, it's likely he's headed back to the injured list if it never fully healed the first time.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) returned to start Friday after missing almost three weeks with a Grade 1 groin strain. In his first appearance since May 7, Greene threw four innings (83 pitches) of two-run ball with three hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in a 13-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He did not factor into the decision. The 25-year-old flamethrower didn't embark on a rehab assignment before returning, so it wasn't surprising that he failed to go deep into the game. While Friday's outing was unspectacular, Greene still boasts a tremendous 2.54 ERA with 63 strikeouts against 10 walks over 49 2/3 frames. He's scheduled to make his next start Wednesday in Kansas City, whose offense ranks near the bottom of the league in runs scored.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start on Friday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. It was announced earlier on Monday that Greene would return at some point this weekend, but now we know it will be for the series opener against Chicago at Great American Ball Park. The 25-year-old has been a must-start for fantasy managers all season long, but the former second overall pick in 2017 will be much more risky in his first start back against the first-place Cubs, especially since he will return without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Greene has 61 strikeouts and only eight walks in 45 2/3 innings over his eight starts in 2025 and has allowed three runs or less in seven of his eight starts.

The Cincinnati Reds are expecting right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) to return from the injured list this weekend to face the division-rival Chicago Cubs. "When we play the Cubs, Hunter Greene will be ready to slot in there," manager Terry Francona said. It's unclear exactly what day Greene will take the ball again, but the Reds open their three-game series against Chicago on Friday, May 23. The hard-throwing 25-year-old will skip a minor-league rehab assignment after looking really good during a bullpen session on Sunday. Greene landed on the IL after suffering a Grade 1 right-groin strain on May 7. While he was a must-start in fantasy before his injury, Greene will be a little more risky against a strong Cubs lineup in a hitter-friendly ballpark when he returns this weekend. He could also be on a pitch limit given the fact he won't be going on a rehab assignment.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. Greene is recovering from a Grade 1 strain of his right groin on May 8 and will now proceed to throw his first bullpen in his recovery process. The hard-throwing 25-year-old could require multiple bullpen sessions before being cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, so his timetable for a return is a bit unclear right now. But barring a setback, it's not out of the question that he'll be back in the Reds' starting rotation before the calendar flips to June. The former second overall pick in 2017 needs to be stashed in an injured-list spot in all fantasy formats as the team' ace. Before hurting his groin, Greene had gone 4-2 with a 2.36 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 61 strikeouts and only eight walks in 45 2/3 innings over eight starts.

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a Grade 1 right-groin strain that he suffered in his outing on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. In a corresponding move, the Reds are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Chase Petty. It's a bummer for Greene's fantasy managers, but the good news is he isn't dealing with a serious groin strain and could be back in Cincy's starting rotation when he's eligible to come off the IL in a couple weeks. It's entirely possible that the hard-throwing 25-year-old will only miss a couple of starts. The former second overall pick in 2017 has been a must-start fantasy pitcher in 2025, going 4-2 with a 2.36 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 61 strikeouts in 45 2/3 innings. Petty is the club's No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right-groin strain and won't go on the injured list, at least right now, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. It's good news for now, but it doesn't mean Greene won't eventually land on the IL, depending on how he recovers. The hard-throwing 25-year-old only lasted three innings in his start on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves due to his groin strain. At the very least, he will most likely be skipped in Cincinnati's starting rotation the next time through. The former second overall pick in 2017 has been a must-start in fantasy in 2025 through his first eight starts over 45 2/3 innings, as he's sporting a 4-2 record, 2.36 ERA (3.07 FIP), a league-best 0.81 WHIP and a league-leading 7.63 strikeouts/walk mark.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) left his start early on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park due to a right-groin injury, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. It's a shame that Greene had to leave early, as he already had thrown three shutout innings with no walks and six strikeouts. Fantasy managers should check back for an update after the Reds put Greene through some post-game tests. For now, the 25-year-old's next start will be in question in what would be an excellent matchup next Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, and he could be forced to the 15-day injured list as well. The former first-rounder has been a must-start in fantasy in 2025, as he entered Wednesday's start with a 4-2 record, 2.53 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings over seven starts.UPDATE: Greene will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday morning before the team decides what to do next. Both Greene and the Reds have suggested it might not be severe. However, the pitcher said, "I don't know. I'm not a doctor."

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene allowed two hits and one earned run over six innings pitched in Friday's 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals. He struck out 12 batters and issued just two free passes, improving to 4-2 to start the year. Greene was dominant through five innings, with the only run he allowed coming on a solo bomb from Nats first baseman Josh Bell. Otherwise, the 25-year-old was superb, inducing 18 swings and misses and topping his previous season-high in strikeouts by four. He'll carry a stellar 2.53 ERA and 0.82 WHIP with 55 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings pitched into a scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves next week.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene earned his third win of the season on Saturday by allowing just three runs on seven hits over six innings against the Rockies in Denver. He gave up all three runs on a pair of home runs, but worked around any other trouble while raising his total strikeouts on the season to 43 in 36 2/3 innings. He improves to 3-2 on the year in his six starts with a 2.70 ERA and 3.46 FIP. The win and the strikeouts were enough to make this a solid Coors Field outing despite the two long balls. He'll look for even better results next time out, when he is scheduled to face the Cardinals at home on Thursday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene has been nearly perfect on the mound over his last few starts. On Sunday, Greene made easy work of the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup. He gave up a double and a walk in the first inning, but escaped without any damage. After that, Greene gave up a hit in the second inning and then retired the next 17 batters he faced. He finished his day with eight strikeouts while allowing two hits over seven innings of work. Greene has now thrown 18.2 innings without allowing a run. He'll take his 0.98 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, with 31 strikeouts into his next start against the Baltimore Orioles. Green is on an elite run right now and needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene tossed a gem in a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Greene threw 8 2/3 shutout innings while striking out seven and walking one to pick up his first win of the season, evening his record at 1-1 after three starts. Greene came just one out shy of tossing a complete game but was pulled after putting runners on first and second base with two outs. The 25-year-old hurler has been excellent through three starts this season, allowing just three runs while striking out 23 batters over 20 2/3 innings of work. Greene will next take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene has been named the team's Opening Day starter on March 27 against the San Francisco Giants, as expected. It comes as no surprise after Greene made his first All-Star team last year in his third year in the league by going 9-5 with a career-best 2.75 ERA (3.47 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, a career-high 169 strikeouts and 57 walks in 150 1/3 innings over 26 starts for the Reds. The 25-year-old hasn't looked great in spring training, as he's allowed seven earned runs in three starts, but he's also struck out 11 and walked four in eight innings of work. Fantasy managers shouldn't let those spring results dissuade them from taking Greene as a solid No. 3 starter in upcoming drafts. Even though Greene's strikeout rate dropped to 27.7% in 2024, it was still above-average. The next step for him is reaching the 30-start mark and topping 200 K's.