Overview

• Greene had Tommy John surgery on his non-throwing elbow but the Tigers expect him to be ready for next season.
• Other MLB hitters like Baddoo and Rogers have returned successfully from Tommy John surgery.
• Recovery time for hitters is often shorter than for pitchers, around 150-160 days.
• The prognosis is good since the surgery was on Greene's non-dominant arm and he bats left-handed.
• Multiple articles report Greene should be able to play next season after rehabilitation.