Reds Reinstate Hunter Greene From Injured List Against Cubs

Hunter Greene was activated from the injured list and returned to start for the Cincinnati Reds in their series opener against the Chicago Cubs after recovering from a right groin strain. Although Greene pitched effectively for four innings, throwing nearly 75 pitches as expected by the coaching staff, the Reds ultimately lost 13-6, blowing multiple leads in the late innings. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was a key factor in the loss, hitting two home runs including a go-ahead grand slam during a six-run seventh inning rally. Greene, who has been Cincinnati's best starting pitcher this season, faces a challenging schedule ahead as the Reds contend with several strong teams over the next month, making his timely return critical for the team's success. Despite missing two starts, Greene has shown solid performance this year with a 2.36 ERA and 61 strikeouts in eight starts, and the Reds will rely on him to help navigate a difficult stretch of games. The upcoming schedule includes matchups against the Cubs, Brewers, Guardians, Twins, Cardinals, Yankees, Padres, and Red Sox, all of which will test Cincinnati's pitching staff.