Trending Now - Reds' Greene Faces Evaluation for Elbow Discomfort

WHO:

Hunter Greene, right-hander for the Cincinnati Reds

Terry Francona, manager of the Cincinnati Reds

Nick Krall, president of baseball operations for the Cincinnati Reds

Dr. Timothy Kremcheck, team orthopedic consultant

Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician

Rhett Lowder, Cincinnati's No. 4 prospect

Alexander Vargas, Reds teammate and Cuban player

WHAT:

Hunter Greene is experiencing stiffness in his right elbow and will undergo an MRI.

Greene last pitched on Saturday, allowing four earned runs in three outs against the Brewers.

Greene's 2025 season statistics: 7-4 record, 2.76 ERA, 19 starts, 107⅔ innings pitched.

Greene was placed on the injured list twice in 2025 due to a right groin strain.

Rhett Lowder pitched three scoreless innings in an exhibition game against Team Cuba, leading to a 19-2 win.

Lowder has not allowed a run in 21 consecutive outs during Spring Training.

Greene has a history of injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and multiple stints on the injured list in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

WHERE:

Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp in Goodyear, Arizona

Cincinnati, Ohio (location of Greene's MRI)

WHEN:

Greene's MRI is scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2026.

Greene last pitched on Saturday, March 4, 2026.

Greene will not throw until at least Tuesday, March 7, 2026.

Rhett Lowder's performance occurred on Wednesday, March 8, 2026.

WHY:

The evaluation and MRI for Greene are precautionary measures due to his discomfort and history of injuries.

The Reds are proceeding with caution to ensure Greene's health before he resumes throwing.

HOW:

Greene will be evaluated by Dr. Timothy Kremcheck and will also consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion.

Lowder's effective pitching involved mixing four-seam, sinker, changeup, and slider pitches.

Hunter Greene, the right-hander for the Cincinnati Reds, is experiencing stiffness in his right elbow and will undergo an MRI on Friday, March 10, as a precautionary measure due to his injury history. Last Saturday, Greene pitched against the Brewers, allowing four earned runs in just three outs, and he has been placed on the injured list twice in 2025 for a right groin strain. Meanwhile, Rhett Lowder, Cincinnati's No. 4 prospect, shone in an exhibition game against Team Cuba on Wednesday, March 8, pitching three scoreless innings and contributing to a dominant 19-2 victory.