Greene returns from the IL to fortify Cincinnati’s rotation as the Reds chase a postseason spot. In 11 starts this year he’s 4-3 with a 2.72 ERA across 59 2/3 innings, and his health is pivotal down the stretch. Cincinnati sits 63-58, two games back of the Mets for the final NL Wild Card, making every start critical. Burns was lined up to close the series finale, while Brady Singer supplied six shutout innings in the previous game, underscoring the depth the Reds will lean on as the stretch drive unfolds. The showdown with Philadelphia at Great American Ball Park anchors the late-season narrative, with the Reds needing quality innings from a healthy rotation to gain ground.

Greene’s return adds upside, but the groin history raises risk of workload fluctuations. Cincinnati will weigh innings and effectiveness as they navigate a tight Wild Card race. The six shutout innings from Singer highlight how quickly a pitching plan can shift in a pennant chase, and Burns’ status remains in flux as the organization assesses rookie leverage. Fantasy players should monitor Greene’s velocity, per-inning workload, and how the Reds sequence pitchers against a Phillies lineup that can swing momentum in a hurry.