Hunter Greene Returns to Action as Reds Make Roster Moves

WHO:

MLB.com - Sal Stewart is the Reds’ team leader with 17 home runs.

MLB.com - Hunter Greene, Reds manager Terry Francona, Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward, Pete Alonso, Samuel Basallo, Jose Trevino, TJ Friedl, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Blaze Alexander, Rhett Lowder, JJ Bleday, Eugenio Suárez, Nathaniel Lowe, Chase Burns, Sal Stewart

MLB Trade Rumors - Will Benson, Chase Petty, Andrew Abbott, Brady Singer, Nick Lodolo, Rhett Lowder

WHAT:

MLB.com - Hunter Greene allowed eight earned runs, tying a career high, in his season debut against the Orioles.

MLB.com - Greene's four walks were one off his career high.

MLB.com - The Reds are now a season-high eight games below .500, a mark they last reached at the end of the 2024 season.

MLB.com - Chase Burns is the first Reds pitcher since Johnny Cueto in 2014 to have 10 or more wins and 100 or more strikeouts before the All-Star break.

MLB.com - Sal Stewart is the third Reds rookie since 1920 to have multiple months with at least 20 RBIs, achieving 26 in April and 22 in June.

MLB.com - Chase Burns is 10-1 with a 2.40 ERA in 17 starts.

MLB.com - Burns earned his 10th win of the season in a 7-2 victory over the Brewers, allowing two earned runs in six innings.

MLB.com - Burns has 116 strikeouts before the All-Star break, making him the seventh pitcher in club history to achieve this milestone.

MLB.com - Hunter Greene made his season debut, allowing eight runs on seven hits with four walks and seven strikeouts in an 8-5 loss to the Orioles.

MLB.com - Greene threw 89 pitches, with 53 strikes.

MLB.com - The Reds are currently 40-48, eight games below .500.

MLB.com - Chase Burns and Sal Stewart were named to the National League roster for the 96th All-Star Game.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Reds activated Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list and designated Will Benson for assignment.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati

MLB Trade Rumors - Cincinnati

WHEN:

MLB.com - Hunter Greene underwent a procedure on March 11 to remove bone chips from his right elbow.

MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

WHY:

MLB.com - Greene stated, “Just didn’t do a good job channeling the adrenaline,” regarding his performance in the game.

MLB.com - Stewart expressed shock at being named an All-Star, stating, “I’m obviously shocked because, I mean, I just didn’t expect this, honestly.”

MLB.com - The Reds hope Greene's return will provide a boost for the rotation after he missed time due to injury.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Reds are struggling with a 20-36 record since the start of May, placing them last in the NL Central.

HOW:

MLB.com - Greene threw 89 pitches, with 53 strikes, in his debut against the Orioles.

MLB.com - Burns became the fourth Reds pitcher since earned runs became an official stat in 1913 to have at least 40 strikeouts, 10 earned runs or fewer, and under 10 walks in a calendar month.

MLB.com - Greene's procedure had a projected recovery timeline of around four months.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Reds designated Will Benson for assignment after he struggled offensively, hitting .200/.279/.390 since Opening Day 2024.

In his season debut against the Orioles, Hunter Greene allowed eight earned runs, tying his career high, and issued four walks, just one shy of his personal record. The Reds now find themselves eight games below .500, a mark they haven't seen since the end of the 2024 season, while Chase Burns becomes the first Reds pitcher since Johnny Cueto in 2014 to achieve 10 or more wins and 100 or more strikeouts before the All-Star break. Additionally, Sal Stewart has made history as the third Reds rookie since 1920 to record multiple months with at least 20 RBIs, achieving 26 in April and 22 in June.