May 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Final Tune-Up? Cincinnati Reds Ace Sees Mixed Results in Rehab Start

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Aug 8, 2025 9:06 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene threw 79 pitches over 5 1/3 innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Friday night.

The right-hander gave up just two hits, but those two hits were both home runs. His final line was five earned runs on two hits and three walks. He struck out seven.

Greene threw 52 of his 79 pitches for strikes.

If Greene reports that he feels good after his start on Friday night, it feels like his next start could be for the Reds. He has not started a game for Cincinnati since June 3.

You can see highlights of Greene's start with Triple-A Louisville on Friday night below:

In his first start at Louisville Slugger Field in over two years, Hunter Greene strikes out 7 over 5.1 innings. pic.twitter.com/mRGLdiiXk8
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