Contenders Pursue Reds Ace Hunter Greene

Multiple outlets report the Cincinnati Reds may shop ace Hunter Greene this winter despite him being under team control through 2029 after a six‑year, $53 million extension (with a 2029 option). Greene has emerged as an elite power arm, averaging near‑100 mph and posting sub‑3.00 ERAs (about 2.75–2.76) with strong strikeout rates, making him an enticing target for contenders. Durability and injury concerns — he has never reached 27 starts or 160 innings in a season and missed significant time in 2025 with a right groin strain — help explain why Cincinnati might explore trade talks. Teams frequently mentioned as potential suitors include the Dodgers, Yankees, Giants, Mets, Red Sox and Orioles. Trading Greene would likely command a huge return and could reshape multiple contender rotations while risking fan backlash if handled poorly.