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Absent from lineup McLain is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Toronto.

Impact McLain had started each of the last nine tilts, but he will begin Friday's festivities on the bench. Juan Brito will handle second base for the Reds, and he'll be situated in the No. 7 slot in the batting order.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale fans 10, reaches 200 strikeouts for the season as Braves edge Reds 3-2

Chris Sale struck out 10 and reached 200 Ks for the season, Mauricio Dubón delivered a winning RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Steals base in win McLain went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact This was the second game back from a shoulder injury for McLain. The stolen base was his 18th in 125 games, tying the career high he set last season over 147 contests.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action McLain started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact McLain was back in the lineup after missing three games due to a left shoulder injury. The Reds downplayed the severity of the issue and welcomed back their primary second baseman Tuesday. McLain, who will attempt to finish a trying season on a positive note, is batting just .129 (4-for-31) this month and .186 for the season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Cincinnati lineup McLain (shoulder) will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact McLain missed the past three contests with a sore left shoulder, which is the same one he had surgically repaired in 2024. He could have to play through some nagging soreness down the stretch, but McLain feels well enough to give it a go Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with sore shoulder McLain (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact McLain landed hard on his left shoulder on a diving attempt during Friday's game versus the Brewers, and he will now miss a third straight start. It's the same shoulder he had surgery on in the spring of 2024, and McLain noted over the weekend that he'll feel soreness in the shoulder occasionally on dives, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. He's considered day-to-day. Juan Brito will handle second base for the Reds on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee.

Impact The 27-year-old was scratched from Saturday's starting nine for unspecified reasons and finds himself on the bench again Sunday. Juan Brito is picking up another start at second base in place of McLain.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

McLain (shoulder) scratched: 'Needs a day or two' MILWAUKEE -- Originally in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Brewers, Reds second baseman Matt McLain was scratched after experiencing a sore l...

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Scratched Saturday McLain was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact It's unclear why McLain was removed from the starting nine, but the Reds will likely offer an explanation in the near future. In the meantime, Juan Brito will move over to second base while Ke'Bryan Hayes enters the lineup to start at third.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup McLain is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Impact McLain will receive a rare day off Wednesday, with Juan Brito drawing the start at second base and batting sixth against Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. McLain has gone 4-for-24 with one steal, two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored through seven games in September.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal in loss McLain went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact McLain has hit safely in four of his last five games, but he hasn't had a multi-hit effort over his last 18 contests. In that span, he has gone just 9-for-65 (.138) with two steals, four home runs and 10 RBI. The infielder is batting .189 with a .630 OPS, 15 home runs, 17 steals, 39 RBI, 54 runs scored and 17 doubles over 121 contests.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Francona Says 'You Can't Quit' on Players Like Matt McLain After Saturday's Win Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is still going to bat for second baseman Matt McLain after Saturday's win.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Comes up clutch in win McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact McLain gave the Reds a lead they wouldn't relinquish with a solo shot in the seventh inning. It marked the third time the 27-year-old has homered in consecutive contests this season, though those are his only hits in 13 at-bats so far in September. He's slashing a lowly .190/.285/.351 with 39 RBI and 52 runs scored for the year but has provided solid power and speed with 15 homers and 16 steals across 442 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

3 key homers help Reds prevail despite rainy conditions CINCINNATI -- The Brewers and Reds rewarded those who stayed through a two-hour, 22-minute rain delay with a thrilling ending. Elly De La Cr...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Reds hit 3 home runs and hold on for 5-3 victory over Brewers

Matt McLain snapped a seventh-inning tie with a leadoff homer and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Pratt drives in 4 runs in the Brewers' 10-7 win over the Reds

Cooper Pratt drove in a season-high four runs with a bases-loaded triple and a groundout, Brice Turang had a two-run double and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-7...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Brito, Bleday and Rodríguez homer, Reds score 7 unanswered runs to beat Padres 7-3

Rookie Juan Brito hit his first home run, JJ Bleday and Héctor Rodríguez also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds scored seven unanswered runs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-3

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Covers shortstop Sunday McLain moved from second base to shortstop during Sunday's game after Elly De La Cruz was removed in the seventh inning with a quadriceps injury.

Impact De La Cruz's injury is not considered significant, and he could return in time for Monday's game pending an evaluation. McLain has been the primary second baseman since Spencer Steer (wrist) landed on the injured list July 27.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suarez's grand slam highlights 7-run 9th inning as the Reds rally past Giants 10-9

Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam as part of Cincinnati’s seven-run ninth inning as the Reds overcame a six-run deficit and beat the San Francisco Giants 10-9

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Reds play the Diamondbacks after Bleday hit for the cycle

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after JJ Bleday hit for the cycle against the Diamondbacks on Saturday

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Goes yard in Saturday's win McLain went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a second RBI in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact McLain has homered three times among nine hits over his last nine games, adding seven RBI and two steals in that span. The second baseman is inching closer to the Mendoza Line -- he's now hitting .198 with a .658 OPS on the year. He's added 13 homers, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored, 17 doubles and 15 stolen bases over 106 contests.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bleday hits for cycle, De La Cruz also has 4 hits as Reds rout Diamondbacks 11-5

JJ Bleday hit for the cycle, Elly De La Cruz also had four hits and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 on Saturday night

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds meet in game 2 of series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Finding power stroke McLain went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact McLain matched a season high in RBI on Thursday, launching his first grand slam of the year. The infielder is enjoying a strong month in both the power and speed department, banging out four homers and four doubles while swiping four bags in 59 at-bats on the month so far. McLain is looking to close out the campaign on a high note, still slashing just .200/.298/.358 with 12 long balls, 17 doubles, 33 RBI and 15 steals over 385 plate appearances.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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