Overview

• Reds pitcher Hunter Greene exited his start against the Rays after being hit in the shin by a comebacker.
• X-rays on Greene's leg were negative. Greene was hit by a ground ball with a 97 mph exit velocity from Tampa Bay's Yandy Diaz in the top of the third inning.
• Despite wanting to finish the inning, Greene was examined by the manager and athletic trainer before throwing several warmup pitches and ultimately being removed from the game.
• The Reds went on to win the game 8-1 over the AL East-leading Rays with reliever Ian Gibaut getting the decision for Cincinnati.
• Greene, the No. 2 pick in the 2017 MLB Draft and Cincinnati’s Opening Day starter this season, was making his fourth start of the year Monday.