Matt McLain - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nursing minor calf issue Reds manager Terry Francona said that McLain is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies due to a calf issue, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact It seems at this juncture to be a day-to-day injury, but with the All-Star break looming, the Reds could choose to put McLain on the injured list if he doesn't improve in a hurry. He's been playing center field lately versus lefties, but because McLain is banged up it will be TJ Friedl in center against southpaw Jesus Luzardo.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reds become first team to homer 4 times in an inning this season

The Cincinnati Reds became the first team to hit four home runs in a single inning during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Has no issues in center field McLain started in center field and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Other than his hitless night at the plate, McLain had no issues defensively in first ever start in the outfield. He made a nice running catch near the wall in right-center field and could continue to see time there with Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder) on the injured list.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

McLain continues to show defensive versatility in first career OF start MILWAUKEE -- After 304 consecutive games in the infield to begin his career, Matt McLain got a feel for the outfield on Tuesday night after...

JULY 2 • MLB.COM

Mitchell triples in the go-ahead run in the 7th in the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Reds

Garrett Mitchell tripled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to cap a four-hit night to help the NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on...

JULY 2 • Associated Press

First career start in center field McLain will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game versus the Brewers.

Impact McLain played an inning in center field Tuesday after entering that contest as a pinch hitter, and now he's making his first career start at the position. If he proves capable of handling center field defensively, McLain could draw regular starts there against lefties while Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder) are shelved.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays inning in center field McLain entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and played an inning in center field. He went 0-for-1 and caught a line drive in a 7-2 loss to the Brewers.

Impact McLain pinch hit for center fielder TJ Friedl in the eighth inning before finishing the game in the outfield, his first time playing there as a major-leaguer. Normally an infielder, McLain did pre-game drills in the center field the last two days and could get more work in games there as the Reds cope with injuries to Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder).

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Works out in center field McLain worked out in center field pregame Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact The Reds have lost Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder) indefinitely, creating a need for a right-handed-hitting center fielder. McLain has never played the outfield in pro ball, but he was used there extensively in college at UCLA and also saw some action in center field during the Arizona Fall League. Edwin Arroyo has surged past McLain as the Reds' top option at second base versus righties, so McLain proving capable in the outfield would give him another path to playing time.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat for second straight day McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Cincinnati will go with Elly De La Cruz and Edwin Arroyo as its starters in the middle infield for the second day in a row while McLain is relegated to the bench. Arroyo has generated a modest .644 OPS since his call-up from Triple-A Louisville on June 1 and may need to improve his production to seize control of an everyday at second base, but McLain hasn't done much to earn himself a larger share of the playing time. After going hitless in eight at-bats over his last three starts, McLain's batting average has dropped to .198 on the season.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Saturday McLain isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact McLain has gone just 1-for-16 with eight strikeouts over his last five starts, and he'll now move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Edwin Arroyo will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marte's tiebreaking homer in 8th after 4-run inning against Skenes helps Reds beat Pirates 6-4

Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pi...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Matt McLain's Struggles Have Become Unavoidable The Cincinnati Reds have a Matt McLain issue.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Absent from lineup McLain is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Brewers.

Impact McLain served as the Reds' everyday shortstop while Elly De La Cruz was out, but De La Cruz is back to man the position Tuesday. Though he will likely see the bulk of reps at second base moving forward, McLain will cede the position to Edwin Arroyo on Tuesday.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Run at SS ending McLain started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Monday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.

Impact McLain's started 17 of the last 19 games while operating as the primary fill-in for the injured Elly De La Cruz (hamstring), who is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. De La Cruz's return should end McLain being a regular presence in starting lineups. The offensive production he showed during the first week of his residency at shortstop (1.319 OPS over seven games) suggested McLain was moving past a season-opening slump, but he's slipped back since, going 5-for-33 (.152) with a .475 OPS and zero RBI over the last 11 contests.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff returns from the IL and records his 900th career strikeout

Brandon Woodruff’s 900th career strikeout wasn’t the most important accomplishment for the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander on Monday

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Heading to bench for series finale McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Spencer Steer and Edwin Arroyo will serve as the Reds' starters in the middle infield while McLain gets a breather in the series finale. McLain had started in each of the Reds' last 13 games, slashing .233/.365/.512 with three home runs, four stolen bases, four RBI and eight runs during that stretch.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 in 6 innings as Yankees blank Reds 5-0

Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings for his first double-digit strikeout game in the regular season, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Reds Listed as Possible Trade Landing Spot for Matt McLain's Replacement The Cincinnati Reds could look to find an upgrade for Matt McLain this season if he doesn't improve.

JUNE 14 • SI.COM

Marte hits go-ahead homer in eighth, Lowder pitches into sixth in Reds' 2-1 win over Diamondbacks

Noelvi Marte hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth, Rhett Lowder allowed one run in 5⅔ innings and the Cincinnati Reds edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks play the Reds with 1-0 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Dunn's error leads to 3-run 9th, Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-2

Blake Dunn dropped a fly ball in the ninth inning to allow the go-ahead run to score in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Reds Manager Terry Francona Has Easy Decision on How to Handle Matt McLain Moving Forward Matt McLain's performance in the Cincinnati Reds' series against the San Diego Padres should give manager Terry Francona an easy decision.

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Three swipes in win McLain went 0-for-3 with two walks, three stolen bases and one run scored in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Padres.

Impact McLain was held hitless for just the second time over his seven games in June, but he still made an impact when he got on base. The trio of steals were his first attempts since he swiped a bag May 18 versus the Phillies. McLain is up to 10 thefts this season, and he's hitting .209 with a .684 OPS, eight home runs, 25 RBI and 28 runs scored through 63 contests. He's on pace to improve on virtually all of his counting stats from last year, save for runs, but his ratios remain a bit low.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Resurgence continues McLain started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double in Monday's 6-2 loss to San Diego.

Impact McLain has hit safely in five of six games in June, going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, three home runs and five RBI during the month. This production has come out of nowhere; he was batting .196 at the end of May and was not in the starting lineup for three of four games prior to De La Cruz's injury. McLain should continue to get regular run at shortstop with Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) sidelined.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reds aim to break losing streak in game against the Padres

The Cincinnati Reds come into the matchup with the San Diego Padres after losing five straight games

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

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Reds become first team to homer 4 times in an inning this season

Mitchell triples in the go-ahead run in the 7th in the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Reds

Marte's tiebreaking homer in 8th after 4-run inning against Skenes helps Reds beat Pirates 6-4

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff returns from the IL and records his 900th career strikeout

Cam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 in 6 innings as Yankees blank Reds 5-0

Marte hits go-ahead homer in eighth, Lowder pitches into sixth in Reds' 2-1 win over Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks play the Reds with 1-0 series lead

Dunn's error leads to 3-run 9th, Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-2

Reds aim to break losing streak in game against the Padres