Hunter Greene DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) returned to start Friday after missing almost three weeks with a Grade 1 groin strain. In his first appearance since May 7, Greene threw four innings (83 pitches) of two-run ball with three hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in a 13-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He did not factor into the decision. The 25-year-old flamethrower didn't embark on a rehab assignment before returning, so it wasn't surprising that he failed to go deep into the game. While Friday's outing was unspectacular, Greene still boasts a tremendous 2.54 ERA with 63 strikeouts against 10 walks over 49 2/3 frames. He's scheduled to make his next start Wednesday in Kansas City, whose offense ranks near the bottom of the league in runs scored.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start on Friday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. It was announced earlier on Monday that Greene would return at some point this weekend, but now we know it will be for the series opener against Chicago at Great American Ball Park. The 25-year-old has been a must-start for fantasy managers all season long, but the former second overall pick in 2017 will be much more risky in his first start back against the first-place Cubs, especially since he will return without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Greene has 61 strikeouts and only eight walks in 45 2/3 innings over his eight starts in 2025 and has allowed three runs or less in seven of his eight starts.

The Cincinnati Reds are expecting right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) to return from the injured list this weekend to face the division-rival Chicago Cubs. "When we play the Cubs, Hunter Greene will be ready to slot in there," manager Terry Francona said. It's unclear exactly what day Greene will take the ball again, but the Reds open their three-game series against Chicago on Friday, May 23. The hard-throwing 25-year-old will skip a minor-league rehab assignment after looking really good during a bullpen session on Sunday. Greene landed on the IL after suffering a Grade 1 right-groin strain on May 7. While he was a must-start in fantasy before his injury, Greene will be a little more risky against a strong Cubs lineup in a hitter-friendly ballpark when he returns this weekend. He could also be on a pitch limit given the fact he won't be going on a rehab assignment.