Hunter Greene is Back – Are the Reds Now Built for October?
After spending more than two weeks on the injured list, Hunter Greene is back in a Reds uniform, bringing with him a 2.72 ERA, an elite strikeout rate north of 11 per 9 innings, and a fastball that still averages nearly 99.5 mph. His return comes at a pivotal moment—Cincinnati is fighting to keep playoff hopes alive, while also managing the workload of rookie phenom Chase Burns and the rest of the rotation.
But the Reds’ recent stretch has raised questions. While the starting pitching depth looks stronger on paper, the offense has sputtered post–trade deadline, ranking near the bottom of the league in runs and home runs since August 1. That leaves fans wondering: Can Greene’s electric arm alone change the postseason picture, or are there still too many holes elsewhere?