Reds' Hunter Greene: Sharp in final outing of 2024
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Greene didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs, allowing one hit and three walks across four scoreless innings. He struck out three.
Greene remained on a pitch count Sunday, throwing 65 pitches in his second start since being activated from the IL on Sept. 22. Despite the limitations, he performed well and fired off his eighth scoreless start of the campaign. 2024 was a career year for the 24-year-old, as he logged a 2.75 ERA with a 169:57 K:BB across 26 starts (150.1 innings).
Greene (9-5) took the loss Sunday against the Pirates, allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out four in three innings.
Making his first start since Aug. 13, Greene threw only 45 pitches in his three innings of work. Greene allowed a solo home run to Oneil Cruz in the opening frame, but he shook off the rust afterwards, allowing just two more baserunners while striking out four. The 25-year-old's workload will be heavily scrutinized next weekend against the Cubs in what will be the final start of Greene's breakout 2024 season. The right-hander currently sports a robust 2.83 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 166:54 K:BB in 146.1 innings (25 starts).
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Reds' Hunter Greene: Activated from injured list
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Greene (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Pirates.
The first-time All-Star will return for his first start since Aug. 13, having completed a 52-pitch simulated game Tuesday. Greene will likely be on a short leash in his final two starts of the season, as the Reds prioritize keeping him healthy heading into the winter. Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Reds' Hunter Greene: Cleared to return Sunday
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Greene (elbow) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday versus the Pirates, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Greene will be on a limited pitch count after throwing a 52-pitch simulated game Tuesday. As long as he comes out of Sunday's outing with no problems, he'll be lined up to make one last start during the final weekend of the regular season in Chicago against the Cubs. Greene has been sidelined since mid-August with right elbow inflammation.
Reds' Hunter Greene: Throws 50-pitch simulated game
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Greene (elbow) threw 52 pitches over a three-inning simulated game Tuesday at Great American Ball Park, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Greene came out of the session feeling great. While the successful sim game should set him up to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Pirates, the team has not yet confirmed as much. If Greene does indeed start Sunday, he would be surely be working on a limited pitch count. The right-hander has been shelved since mid-August with right elbow inflammation.
Reds' Hunter Greene: Scheduled for live batting practice
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Green (elbow) is expected to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Green reported feeling good following a similar throwing session last week. It's possible he returns in time to make two starts before the end of the season.
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Reds' Hunter Greene: Feels good after throwing
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Greene (elbow) said Thursday that he felt good after throwing live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Greene threw about 25 pitches Wednesday and expects to throw a longer session Saturday. The Reds are hoping the right-hander can rejoin the rotation next week during the team's homestand.
Greene (elbow) will throw a live batting-practice session Tuesday, then another one five days later, MLB.com reports.
Greene is expected to throw two innings in each session. The next step after that is to pitch in a major-league game during the Reds' homestand, which runs from Sept. 17-22. Cincinnati manager David Bell stressed Saturday that Greene will not be built up to throw seven innings.
Greene (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Greene was able to get back on the mound for the first time since landing on the 15-day injured list Aug. 17 after feeling soreness in his elbow. He's scheduled to throw another side session Sunday, and the Reds are hoping he could return from the IL by the end of the season, though the club has not set a target date.
Greene (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
It would appear to be the first time he's thrown off a mound since he went down with right elbow inflammation in mid-August. As long as Greene gets through Thursday's bullpen session with no hiccups, he will have another one Sunday. The righty will continue to be built back up as he aims to rejoin the Reds' rotation before the end of the season, but he would appear to still be at least a couple weeks away.
