The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Chase Burns was originally slated to pitch the series finale, but the Reds have not yet announced what’s next for the rookie.

Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds ’ Opening Day starter, made his long-anticipated return from a double dip on the injured list for a Grade 1 groin strain and dominated the powerful Philadelphia Phillies lineup on Wednesday night for six scoreless innings.

From the Reds’ perspective, the long-awaited return of Hunter Greene to the mound on Wednesday night vs. the Phillies could not have gone better. For a team trying to make it into the postseason, its timing could be pivotal.