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

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 ace Hunter Greene was still in Los Angeles Friday night, pending one more meeting with specialists before returning to Cincinnati.

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"There was no wrongdoing," Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley said in a brief response Friday to an allegation he gave drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs.

Detroit is coming off back-to-back series wins and have taken four of the past six as they host the Reds. Detroit is 3-1 in the past four games, while Cincinnati is coming off an 11-2 loss to the Guardians which snapped a five-game winning streak.

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The Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of the standings in their division, making them a team with many options available at the deadline.