Hunter Greene at just 26 years old is one of the better young aces in Major League Baseball, but there are rumors swirling about a potential trade.
Michael O’Hara from The Wrightway Sports Network broke down the possibility of the Reds potentially trading Hunter Greene to the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, or the Boston Red Sox. While these three are great options, there’s one team that fans may not like, but makes too much sense.
The Los Angeles Dodgers seriously need to consider calling the Cincinnati Reds about a potential Hunter Greene trade, and we’ll discuss the connection in the article below.
*THIS IS A PREDICTION, NOT A REPORT*
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Los Angeles Dodgers Trade for Hunter Greene: Prediction
There’s been a ton of rumors surrounding Hunter Greene, and if the Reds will even entertain trading away Greene, the most ideal landing spot is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here’s a recent report about the possibility of Green to LA:
“One reason a trade might be considered is because of Greene’s durability issues; through his first four years in the big leagues, he’s never made 27 starts or pitched 160 innings. It’s possible that there is a medical risk that we don’t know about,” Bowden writes.
“One thing I do know, if they want to trade him, the Reds could get a huge return with that amount of team control remaining, and the Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles and Giants are likely to be interested. I think it would be a huge mistake for them to deal Greene, but we can’t ignore the rumors because they’re so loud and no one is denying them.”
He mentions how the Dodgers should be interested, and you can’t help but think that the Dodgers who are losing Clayton Kershaw need a serious addition to their pitching lineup.
Hunter Greene 2025 Stats
Hunter Greene has established himself as one of Major League Baseball’s most promising young arms in 2025, and his numbers back up the hype. In 19 starts, Greene posted a 2.76 ERA, along with a 0.94 WHIP and 132 strikeouts, putting him among the National League’s more efficient and dominant rotation options.
His strikeout-to-walk ratio (132:26) showcased improved control, and his fastball velocity jumped to an eye-popping average of 99.4 mph, giving him the top velo among starters with 50+ innings.
He ranked in the 94th percentile or higher for several offerings — his fastball CSW% (called strikes plus whiffs) landed near the top of the league and his velocity-adjusted stuff exceeded nearly all starters.
After his return from a mid-season groin strain, when he tossed six shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, struck out six and issued zero walks as Cincinnati earned an 8-0 win.
With an ERA sub-3.00 and WHIP under 1.00, he’s already operating in the territory of top starters in the NL, not just considered as a breakout arm. For teams tracking young arms capable of anchoring the next decade, Greene is firmly on the radar.
Hunter Greene Connection to Los Angeles
Hunter Greene’s connection to Los Angeles runs deep — both personally and professionally. Born and raised in Sherman Oaks, California, Greene attended Notre Dame High School in Los Angeles, where he quickly became one of the most hyped baseball prospects in the country.
His 100+ mph fastball and charisma made him a local sensation long before he was drafted No. 2 overall by the Cincinnati Reds in 2017. Growing up in L.A., Greene idolized Dodgers legends like Clayton Kershaw and admired the franchise’s long history of developing elite pitchers, a connection that has fueled speculation that he could one day wear Dodger blue.
Beyond his roots, Greene’s ties to Los Angeles extend through community involvement and offseason training. He spends significant time in Southern California during the winter, working out with other MLB players and hosting youth baseball clinics in the area.
Hunter Greene Contract
Hunter Greene is under contract for the next four seasons including a team-option on that fourth season in 2029 from $8 million, $15 million, $16 million, and $21 million.