Hunter Greene, Reds agree to six-year contract extension

Hunter Greene and his flamethrowing proper arm are set to be in a Cincinnati Reds uniform for years to come back.

The crew and Greene agreed to a six-year, $53 million contract on Tuesday, which features a $21 million crew possibility for 2029 with a $2 million buyout. If the crew possibility is exercised, it might elevate the worth of the contract to $72 million. Further escalators might elevate the worth to $96.2 million.

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Hunter Greene of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in opposition to the Phillies at Residents Financial institution Park on April 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Pictures)

“The dedication we made to Hunter displays his dedication to this group and to our group,” Reds CEO Bob Castellini stated in a press release. “He’s a part of the inspiration of younger gamers who will proceed to assist us construct a profitable main league crew.”

Greene was the No. 2 general collection of the Reds within the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft. He progressed via the minor league system and inside 5 years he was wowing followers together with his velocity within the majors.

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Hunter Greene of the Cincinnati Reds faces the Braves at Truist Park on April 12, 2023, in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Pictures)

In 2022, Greene began 24 video games and picked up one shutout. He had a 4.44 ERA with 164 strikeouts. Final April, he set a serious league document by throwing 39 pitches at 100 mph or greater. He was additionally part of a no-hitter by which the crew misplaced.

By 4 begins this season, Greene has a 4.24 ERA with 24 strikeouts. He has a Ok/9 ratio of 12.7 and a H/9 ratio of 10.6.

Reds beginning pitcher Hunter Greene delivers in opposition to the Tampa Bay Rays, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photograph/Joshua A. Bickel)

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As of Wednesday, the Reds are 7-10 on the season and in fourth place within the Nationwide League Central division.

The Related Press contributed to this report.