Reds Activate Hunter Greene, Designate Will Benson
The Cincinnati Reds activate pitcher Hunter Greene, sparking speculation about his impact on the team.
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📍 How it ended
The Cincinnati Reds announced a shakeup to their starting pitching rotation with the return of Hunter Greene. In his debut, Greene was roughed up by the Orioles, who won the game 8-5.
Epilogue added 19d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Cincinnati Reds have activated pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list. Greene is set to start against the Baltimore Orioles.
Coverage from MLB.com, FanGraphs, CBS Sports, ESPN, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes Greene's potential to be an X-factor for the Reds. MLB Trade Rumors also reports that the Reds have designated Will Benson for assignment.
Greene's performance in his upcoming start against the Orioles will be closely watched. Coverage does not yet specify Benson's future plans.
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Quick answers
Who is Hunter Greene?
Hunter Greene is a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
When was Hunter Greene activated?
Hunter Greene was activated on July 4, 2026.
Who did the Reds designate for assignment?
The Reds designated Will Benson for assignment.
Coverage (19)
- Orioles 8-5 Reds (Jul 4, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 22d ago
- Orioles 8-5 Reds (Jul 4, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 22d ago
- Cincinnati Reds vs. Baltimore Orioles Red Reporter · 22d ago
- Basallo hits a 3-run homer as the Orioles rough up Greene, beat the Reds 8-5 CBS News · 22d ago
- Orioles’ offense puts on fireworks show in Independence Day win, 8-5 Camden Chat · 22d ago
- Reds Announce Shakeup to Starting Pitching Rotation with Return of Hunter Greene Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Basallo hits a 3-run homer as the Orioles rough up Greene, beat the Reds 8-5 CBS Sports · 22d ago
- Orioles harness pregame July 4 energy into impressive offensive showing MLB.com · 22d ago
- Greene's debut is here. Can he be the X-factor Reds need? MLB.com · 22d ago
- Cincinnati Reds vs. Baltimore Orioles Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Cincinnati Reds Make Two Surprising Roster Moves, Hunter Greene Set to Make Debut Sports Illustrated · 22d ago
- NL Central: Hunter Greene returns to the Reds' rotation BaseballHQ.com · 22d ago
- Reds' Chase Petty: Sent down to Triple-A CBS Sports · 22d ago
- Reds activate Hunter Greene for season debut NBC Sports · 22d ago
- Greene's debut is here. Can he be the X-factor Reds need? MLB.com · 22d ago
- The Grass Is Greene-er on the Other Side FanGraphs · 22d ago
- Reds' Hunter Greene: Officially activated from 60-day IL CBS Sports · 22d ago
- Reds pitcher Hunter Greene to come off injured list, start vs. Orioles ESPN · 22d ago
- Reds Activate Hunter Greene, Designate Will Benson MLB Trade Rumors · 22d ago
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