Hunter Greene injury update for fantasy baseball: Latest updates

Hunter Greene has a second straight season with a sparking ERA (2.76) and a solid K/9. And he's only 26!

But there are health concerns, and that's especially true as of late as the Cincinnati Reds' ace preps for the 2026 season. If you're prepping for a fantasy baseball draft, you may wonder: What's the latest here?

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He underwent surgery earlier in the month to remove bone chips from his elbow, and per MLB.com, he "will not return to a big league mound for 14-16 weeks -- which puts his timeline into July. Still sporting a large bandage over his elbow, he will recover for six weeks before beginning his throwing program."

There you have it. The risk could be worth the reward if you draft and stash Greene with an eye on a midseason return.

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