Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is sidelined with elbow stiffness and will get an MRI, seeking a second opinion amid injury concerns.

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene, 26, is set to undergo an MRI on his right elbow after reporting stiffness, prompting manager Terry Francona to shut him down from throwing until at least next Tuesday. Greene, who has a history of injuries including a 2019 Tommy John surgery, plans to seek a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Despite recurring issues that limited him to 107 2/3 innings in 2025, Greene has shown elite form when healthy, posting a 2.75 ERA and earning an All-Star nod in 2024. His lone spring appearance came against Milwaukee, where he allowed four runs in one inning. The Reds are prioritizing his long-term health as they assess the elbow issue.