Hunter Greene to See Specialist for Right Elbow, Won’t Throw Until Thursday

Hunter Greene is dealing with a right elbow issue and will see Dr. Timothy Kremcheck for an MRI, a development that arrives just ahead of the season opener and has immediate implications for the Reds’ rotation plans.

Injury details and immediate steps

Greene has been held from throwing until further evaluation, and the team confirmed he will undergo an MRI with Dr. Timothy Kremcheck; he will not throw until Thursday at the earliest. The right elbow concern prompted the decision to pause his throwing program while medical staff gather more information.

Career workload and recent history

Durability has been a recurring issue for Greene: in 2025 he made 19 starts and threw 107 2/3 innings, and he eclipsed 150 innings just once in his career, in 2024 when he made 26 starts and threw 150 1/3 innings and was named an All-Star. Those season-by-season totals underline why any elbow issue draws close scrutiny from the club and medical staff.

What Greene has said and team context

Greene has spoken in the offseason about trying to "bulletproof my body, " saying, "All I can do is control what I can control, continue to work hard and put my best foot forward. " The team has pitching depth, but a serious injury to Greene would be a big blow to the club at the start of the season.

Next steps and timeline

The next confirmed step is the MRI with Dr. Timothy Kremcheck; the club has indicated Greene will wait for more information before resuming throws, and he is not scheduled to throw until Thursday at the earliest. Medical results and follow-up examinations will determine his availability for the opener and any adjustments to the rotation.