An MRI exam revealed right-hander Hunter Greene has a Grade 1 right groin strain, and the Reds' ace will be heading to the injured list, manager Terry Francona said before Thursday night's game against the Braves.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene was removed from Wednesday night's game against the host Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the fourth inning after suffering a right groin injury. Greene, 25, was warming up to pitch the bottom of the fourth when he bounced a pitch in the dirt and looked into the dugout.