Everyone knows Hunter Greene is out again with another injury. Everyone knows Austin Hays is also currently out with another injury as well. We got some more news updates on them this afternoon as the team traveled to Cleveland to take on the Guardians. Guys, take the opportunity here to sign up for our Newsletter using the popup or form below. We’re going to begin getting content popped out daily. We’d love to be your NEWS SOURCE!
Hunter Greene – Grade 1 groin strain/back
Let’s start with our bad news…Hunter Greene has spent time on the IL several times this year already due to his groin. Now, he’s back on the IL after facing the Brewers last week with the same injury. Jim Day butted in on Sunday’s broadcast saying that the team believes it may be even worse than originally anticipated. He was complaining about back issues on top of the groin issues, which has sparked question in when he’ll truly be back.
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Now…he’s currently in Los Angeles seeking a second opinion on his back. Anytime there’s a second opinion, I get terrified. You should be terrified, too, but I refuse to be too pessimistic when it comes to Hunter Greene because he’s proven us all wrong so many times and continues to do so. There’s absolutely no information as to what the 2nd opinion is for, other than his ‘back and groin injury’ so it could mean surgery needed, it could mean simply…a second opinion. I’m nervous.
Guesstimation of when he’ll be back: Mid-July, given his back is inflamed from the groin issue and there’s not another significant injury undisclosed. IF the latter, he’ll likely be out for the season if surgery on a disc/back is needed.
Austin Hays – Foot contusion
Austin Hays is our good news. Although he’s been on the IL several times as well, Hays has statistically been one of the best Reds position players being worth 1.3 bWAR with a 141 OPS+ in only 119 ABs; you can tell he’s extremely important to the wellbeing of this Cincinnati Reds team. Luckily this past IL stint was nothing but a foot contusion, some of which, per Gordon Wittenmeyer, he’s already ready to get back to the team.
Guesstimation of when he’ll be back: June 13th vs Detroit Tigers
