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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

McLain wins 3 ABS challenges - in the same at-bat! Matt McLain’s two-out walk in the eighth inning of the Reds’ 6-2 loss to the Padres on Monday in San Diego was anything but your typical fre...

JUNE 9 • MLB.COM

Padres rally for 6-2 win after the Reds botch 3 straight bunts in the 7th inning

Gavin Sheets hit a tying double and then scored the go-ahead run while the Cincinnati Reds misplayed three consecutive bunts by the Padres in the seventh inning of San Diego's 6-2...

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Padres host the Reds in first of 3-game series

The San Diego Padres host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Second career multi-homer game McLain went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact It was the second career multi-homer effort by McLain, who has now gone deep in back-to-back games. The middle infielder was virtually unstoppable during spring training earlier this year, posting a 1.540 OPS across 59 Cactus League plate appearances, but he's cooled down dramatically since the start of the regular season. McLain is slashing .206/.303/.368 with eight long balls, 10 doubles, 25 RBI and seven stolen bases through 239 trips to the plate, but he could be starting up a power surge.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Torres homers, Walker hits RBI double as Cardinals rally past crumbling Reds 5-3 for series sweep

Bryan Torres homered, Jordan Walker hit an RBI double and the St. Louis Cardinals scored on two errors in the eighth inning to rally past the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 to sweep the serie...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Goes deep in loss McLain started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to St. Louis.

Impact McLain launched his sixth home run of the season in the fourth inning, giving Cincinnati a 5-3 lead. He's started at shortstop in four of the five games since Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) landed on the injured list. Edwin Arroyo started the other contest.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Nootbaar's 8th inning HR lifts Cardinals over Reds 6-5

Lars Nootbaar hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and Jordan Walker also homered as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Exiting starting lineup McLain is not in the lineup for Friday's game in St. Louis.

Impact McLain is just 3-for-34 at the dish over his last 11 contests to drop his season batting line to .198/.296/.322. He'll get a day to regroup while Edwin Arroyo handles shortstop for the Reds in Friday's series opener.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz Combine to Drive in Three Runs to Give Reds Lead Over Astros

JUNE 5 • FOX SPORTS

Covers shortstop McLain started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Kansas City.

Impact McLain has started all three games at shortstop, while batting ninth, since Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) landed on the injured list. McLain, who has experience at the position, could share the role with rookie Edwin Arroyo until De La Cruz is ready.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Massey hits tiebreaking RBI single in 9th inning, Royals beat Reds 5-2

Michael Massey hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 to win the three...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Enters for injured teammate McLain entered Sunday's game as a pinch runner for the injured Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) and finished the game at shortstop. He went 0-for-1 with a run scored.

Impact McLain has experienced a reduction in playing time as the result of a silent bat. He's batting .038 (1-for-26) over his last eight games, and the Reds are using second base to get at-bats for Spencer Steer, who no longer has an everyday home in the outfield. De La Cruz is set to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. If he needs to miss time, the door to the starting lineup should reopen for McLain.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Checking out of starting nine McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact After going 0-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's 5-2 loss, the struggling McLain will head back to the bench for the third time in four games. The Reds will go with Spencer Steer at the keystone over McLain, who appears to be fading into more of a part-time role in the Cincinnati infield.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Padres rally for 6-2 win after the Reds botch 3 straight bunts in the 7th inning

Padres host the Reds in first of 3-game series

Torres homers, Walker hits RBI double as Cardinals rally past crumbling Reds 5-3 for series sweep

Lars Nootbaar's 8th inning HR lifts Cardinals over Reds 6-5

Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz Combine to Drive in Three Runs to Give Reds Lead Over Astros

Massey hits tiebreaking RBI single in 9th inning, Royals beat Reds 5-2