Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke with reporters on Thursday before they face off against the Detroit Tigers and shared an update on starting pitcher Hunter Greene. Greene went to Los Angeles to get a second opinion on his injured groin,

Hunter Greene can’t help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Mets, the Yankees or the Dodgers if he doesn’t pitch against them.

The Reds figure to be without ace Hunter Greene until at least sometime in July as they head into one of toughest stretches of schedule.

With that being said, Reds manager Terry Francona revealed an unfortunate injury update about Greene before their bout with the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, via FOX19's Charlie Goldsmith. “It’s going to take a little longer this time," he said.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says it may take some time to get Hunter Greene back from injury. Greene is battling groin issues.

Elly De La Cruz homered, scored three times and drove in three runs as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4.

"We always kind of encourage that with our guys, that if they want to (seek a second opinion), go," manager Terry Francona said.

DETROIT – As the Cincinnati Reds prepared in Detroit to play the ... still had no idea what the timeline might be for ace Hunter Greene getting back on a mound to throw a bullpen session ...