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Rehab assignment coming McLain (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

Impact McLain is scheduled to play both shortstop and second base while on rehab, which suggests at least a two-day stay on assignment. Prior to the calf injury, McLain got emergency work in center field, but he may no longer be needed in the outfield, as Dane Myers returned from his injury.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners and Reds meet in series rubber match

Both the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Mariners play the Reds after Robles' 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners take on the Cincinnati Reds after Victor Robles had four hits against the Reds on Monday

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Scheduled for batting practice McLain (calf) will take batting practice on the field in Seattle on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact McLain rejoined the Reds on their current road trip, which moved from Colorado this weekend to Seattle for a three-game set against the Mariners beginning Monday. He's been doing on-field work with teammates and can be activated at any point. By bringing McLain on the road with them, the Reds are signalling an imminent return. Possibly for this series in Seattle or the next in St. Louis.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rumfield leads Rockies against the Reds after 4-hit outing

The Colorado Rockies play the Cincinnati Reds after T.J

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Back with team McLain (calf) rejoined the Reds after spending the All-Star break at the team's training complex in Goodyear (Ariz.), MLB.com reports.

Impact McLain has been hitting in a cage and took groundballs Thursday during a team workout at Coors Field ahead of a three-game set against the Rockies. He was placed on the 10-day injured list July 10 retroactive to July 8 and, beginning Saturday, is eligible to return at any time.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Rockies after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Colorado Rockies after Elly De La Cruz had four hits against the Rockies on Friday

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Rockies to open 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies start a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Reds and Cubs play, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Reds active Ke'Bryan Hayes, place Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list

Third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list by the Cincinnati Reds before Friday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Reds Announce Return of Ke'Bryan Hayes, Matt McLain Joins Injured List The Cincinnati Reds will see the return of their best infield glove and are also losing an infield depth piece in the process.

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Placed on IL with strained calf The Reds placed McLain on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact McLain was unavailable Thursday because of the injury and ultimately wasn't able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 26-year-old has seen his role reduced, as McLain had started only five of the Reds' last 12 games before his placement on the IL. Calf strains typically result in longer than 10-day absences, but it's unclear how severe McLain's strain is.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JULY 9 • 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

JULY 9 • 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

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