Jim Day provided an update on the Reds' ace during Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. "He had the MRI on the groin area and that came back clean," Day said. "There is no further injury to that,

Greene, who exited a May 7 start against Atlanta with the initial groin strain, tossed 85 pitches over five innings (no decision) on Tuesday against the Brewers. Francona indicated during his pre-game meeting with reporters that Greene would have the opportunity for a longer start.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed ace pitcher Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain and signed veteran left-hander Wade Miley to a one-year contract.