Cardinals Beat Reporter Issues Sharp Warning About Team’s Trade Deadline Approach
A beat writer covering the St. Louis Cardinals has delivered a strong warning concerning the team’s current strategy as the trade deadline approaches.
Hunter Greene Nearing Return, Could Start in Reds-Cubs Series This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds fans have reason for optimism—Hunter Greene is nearly back. Although he hasn’t officially been activated from the injured list, Reds manager Terry Francona expressed confidence during a recent MLB Network Radio interview that Greene will return to action later this week.
“Hunter threw a bullpen session on the game mound yesterday,” Francona shared. “He came through it really well, so we’re looking good for his return when we get back to Cincinnati. I think he’ll be ready to face the Cubs, which is great news for us.”
That would indeed be a big boost. As the Reds prepare for a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates—starting pitchers Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez, and Brady Singer are lined up—the team hopes Greene will be ready for Friday’s opener against the Cubs. That would set up Andrew Abbott to pitch Saturday and Lodolo to wrap up the series on Sunday, making for a potentially pivotal weekend for Cincinnati.
Greene had been sidelined with a minor groin injury sustained a couple of weeks ago. If he’s able to return this week, it will confirm early reports that the injury wasn’t serious. Prior to going on the IL, Greene had been one of the game’s most dominant pitchers, and fans are eager to see him return to form.
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