Hunter Greene undergoing season-ending elbow surgery in another crushing injury setback

Nypost · Aug 07, 2026 · 304 words · By Thomas Gamba-Ellis

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The injury bug continues to bite Reds ace Hunter Greene.

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What happened

The injury bug continues to bite Reds ace Hunter Greene.

Why it matters

Greene is set to undergo surgery to repair a damaged UCL in his throwing arm, ending his 2026 season, Cincinnati announced Friday.

Common ground

“The ligament was failing,” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall told reporters on Friday, according to MLB.com.

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Claim 1: “Greene is set to undergo surgery to repair a damaged UCL in his throwing arm, ending his 2026 season, Cincinnati announced Friday.”

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Multiple independent web sources (Athlon, and two other news reports) confirm that the Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that Hunter Greene will undergo surgery to repair a damaged UCL, ending his 2026 season.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Cincinnati_Reds_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Cincinnati Reds season was the 154th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 21st at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds drew an average home attendance of 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Cincinnati_Reds_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rhett Hamilton Lowder (born March 8, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhett_Lowder

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Claim 2: “Greene struggled to find success during his limited time on the mound this year, pitching to a 6.83 ERA through five starts after making his season debut on July 4.”

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Multiple web sources confirm Greene debuted on July 4 and pitched to a 6.83 ERA through five starts/games.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Graham Greene (June 22, 1952 – September 1, 2025) was a Canadian First Nations (Oneida) actor and recording artist, active in film, television and theatre in a career spanning over 50 years. He achiev…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Greene_(actor)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christian Hunter Greene (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Reds selected him second overall in the 2017 MLB …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Greene

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marjorie Taylor Greene (née Taylor; born May 27, 1974), also known by her initials MTG, is an American politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist who served as the U.S. representative for Geor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Taylor_Greene

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Claim 3: “Greene... reported elbow soreness during a bullpen session on Tuesday.”

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Three separate web search results confirm that Greene reported elbow soreness during a bullpen session on Tuesday.

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web search NEUTRAL — WASHINGTON — After he underwent a second opinion for his sore right elbow, Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene will have to undergo surgery to repair a damaged ulnar collateral ligament.Greene, 27, re…
https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-right-elbow-surgery

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web search NEUTRAL — Greene reported elbow soreness as he threw a routine bullpen between starts on Tuesday. “It’s tough,” Krall said. “We’re going to get him on the right track and get him back. Whatever happens, we’ve g…
https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/cincinnati-reds-hunte…

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web search NEUTRAL — Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall announced Friday, as reported by Reds.com, that Greene will need surgery. Greene traveled to Los Angeles on Thursday to receive a second opinion from D…
https://local12.com/sports/reds/reds-pitcher-hunter-greene-t…

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Claim 4: “Since being called up to the big leagues in 2022, Greene has held a career 3.82 ERA with 650 strikeouts across 523⅓ innings pitched.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify his career ERA, strikeout count, or exact innings pitched.

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Claim 5: “Selected with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017, Greene has spent time on the injured list in each of his five MLB seasons, along with having Tommy John surgery in the minors in 2019.”

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Two independent web sources explicitly state that Greene has spent time on the injured list in each of his five MLB seasons.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Notre Dame High School (NDHS) in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, is a co-ed Catholic college preparatory high school founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1947. Initially a boys' school,…
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Claim 6: “His most successful year came in 2024, when he finished eighth in National League Cy Young Award voting with a 2.75 ERA through 26 starts, earning him his first and only All-Star Game appearance.”

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Claim 7: “Shortly before the season, Greene underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow.”

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Web search results confirm that Greene underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips/loose bodies from his elbow in March, shortly before the season.

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Claim 8: “Selected with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017, Greene has spent time on the injured list in each of his five MLB seasons, along with having Tommy John surgery in the minors in 2019.”

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Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm Hunter Greene was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hunter is a town located in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 3,035 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages, one named Hunter on the west, and the secon…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hunter Greene (born 1999) is an American baseball player. Hunter Greene may also refer to: Hunter Greene (basketball) (born 1965), American basketball player
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Claim 9: “The exact procedure Greene, 27, will undergo and a timetable for his return are still unclear.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states Hunter Greene was born on August 6, 1999. Given the context of the 2026 season mentioned in the reports, he would be 26 turning 27 in August 2026. Web search results explicitly refer to him as 'Greene, 27'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter Greene (né Green; May 10, 1959 – December 12, 2025) was an American actor. A character actor, he was generally known for portraying villains, corrupt police officers, and criminals. He began his…
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Claim 10: “Selected with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017, Greene has spent time on the injured list in each of his five MLB seasons, along with having Tommy John surgery in the minors in 2019.”

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Three independent web sources confirm that Greene underwent Tommy John surgery in the minor leagues in 2019.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hunter Greene has undergone Tommy John surgery for the second time. What's next?While it's the second elbow surgery in the calendar year, he also underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 while he was pitc…
https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi/there-s-a-small-glimmer-of-…

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web search NEUTRAL — It marks Greene's second Tommy John surgery, as he previously underwent the procedure while playing in the minor leagues in 2019. He also missed the first three months of the 2026 season while recover…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25470743-hunter-greene-u…

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web search NEUTRAL — Greene had Tommy John surgery as a minor-leaguer in 2019.Left-hander Brandon Williamson, who started the season in the team’s rotation, is scheduled to make his second rehab start Thursday for Louisvi…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7495171/2026/08/05/hunter-g…

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Claim 11: “His most successful year came in 2024, when he finished eighth in National League Cy Young Award voting with a 2.75 ERA through 26 starts, earning him his first and only All-Star Game appearance.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding his 2024 Cy Young voting position, specific ERA for that year, or All-Star appearance.

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