Cincinnati Reds Ace Still Not Ready to Return Due to Groin Injury

Greene still needs time before returning to the mound.

Jun 3, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Reds ace Hunter Greene is headed to Arizona as he continues to rehab.

Speaking with reporters before Wednesday’s game, Reds manager Terry Francona said the plan for Greene will be to rehab out in Arizona.

“We don’t really have a road map,” Francona said. “When you ask a guy to go out pitch, compete, and give it his all, he’s got to feel confident that when he lets it go he’ll be okay… He’ll be the only one that’s going to know that.”

Greene has been sidelined with a groin strain. Multiple scans and tests have revealed no further injury. The strain has not worsened, according to reports, it just hasn’t gone away.

Greene last pitched on June 3rd against the Brewers at Great American Ballpark. 

Hunter Greene is heading to Arizona today for a rehab assignment.

Francona: “We don’t really have a road map... When you ask a guy to go out pitch, compete, and give it his all, he’s got to feel confident that when he lets it go he’ll be okay… He’ll be the only one that’s going…

— Jaron May (@jaron_may) July 9, 2025

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