Greene’s second Tommy John setback rocks Reds' rotation plans

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, 27, will undergo a second Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and likely sidelining him through 2027 (with a potential return in 2028). Greene previously had TJ in 2019, and this season he posted a 6.83 ERA as injuries limited him to a small number of starts. The injury compounds a Reds rotation that already faces questions after not spending heavily on free agents, casting doubt on Greene’s long-term role as a cornerstone.