Hunter Greene Unlikely to Return This Season Due to Elbow Injury

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona provided a discouraging update on Hunter Greene this Thursday, stating there is 'probably a slim chance' the right-hander pitches again in 2026. Greene has been sidelined with an elbow injury, and this latest assessment suggests the team is prioritizing his long-term health over a late-season return. The news is a significant blow to the Reds' rotation as they navigate the final months of the current campaign without their young pitching ace.