Reds tab Hunter Greene for spring opener, but trivialized starter also gets the nod

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene will start their spring training opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, February 24, 2025. This decision positions Greene to potentially start on Opening Day, March 27, 2025, if the team maintains a five-day pitching rotation. citeturn0search0

 

Greene, who was the second overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, has been working diligently to become the face and ace of the Reds’ young and promising starting rotation. His efforts have paid off, as he was named the Opening Day starter in 2023. citeturn0search3

 

In the spring training opener, Greene will be followed by pitchers Brandon Williamson, Julian Aguiar, Tejay Antone, Steven Branche, and Evan Kravetz. While the Reds have not specified which of these pitchers will start the subsequent games, the rotation is expected to be determined based on performance and team needs as spring training progresses.

 

The Reds’ spring training games are scheduled to begin on February 24, 2025, with the Cactus League opener against the Cleveland Guardians. This marks the start of the Reds’ preparations for the 2025 MLB season.

 

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