MATT MCLAIN NEWS

Reds spoil the San Francisco debut of 3-time Cy Young Award winner Verlander, beat Giants 3-2

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a go-ahead solo homer, Matt McLain had two extra-base hits and an RBI and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the San Francisco debut of three-time Cy Youn...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Wilmer Flores' 3-run homer in the 9th inning propels Giants to 6-4 victory over Reds

Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, spoiling Terry Francona’s...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Ranking the 10 best second basemen in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 second basemen entering the 2025 season.

MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

Wraps up healthy spring McLain went 1-for-2 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's exhibition game against High-A Dayton.

Impact McLain didn't put up big numbers in the Cactus League this spring (.255/.281/.418) and acknowledged to Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati Magazine that he's had to shake off some rust. What matters most is that McLain is healthy, as he described himself as being in a "good spot" heading into the 2025 season after missing all of 2024 due to injury. The 25-year-old is tentatively expected to bat second in the order for the Reds against Logan Webb and the Giants on Thursday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds at top of division

Christian Yelich and Milwaukee won the NL Central each of the past two seasons

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

"Don't die in practice" - Elly De La Cruz offers amusing advice for 25-year-old Reds teammate Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was among the ones happy seeing Matt McLain back in the lineup.

MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Three extra-base hits Wednesday McLain went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact McLain made his third Cactus League appearance, all coming as the second baseman. He's led off in two of those games, including Wednesday, and could be the leadoff batter against left-handers this season. The lefty-hitting TJ Friedl is expected to lead off against righties.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

'Very competitive' McLain brothers relish opportunity to share field GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- They're always going to be brothers, and they're also roommates. However, Matt McLain and his brother, Sean McLain, were...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLB.COM

Playing one position this spring Reds manager Terry Francona said that he hoped that McLain would play just one position in spring training, second base, according to C Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.

Impact There were a lot of rumblings that McLain might move to center field this offseason, spurred both by McLain's deployment during the Arizona Fall League and by the acquisition of Gavin Lux, but for now that doesn't seem to be in the Reds' plans.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Mclain gives verdict on Elly De La Cruz's style of play Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain was all praise for up-and-coming star Elly De La Cruz, who had a career year in 2024. De La Cruz led t...

JANUARY 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Move to center field more likely With the Reds trading for Gavin Lux, the likelihood of McLain moving to center field increases, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer suggests.

Impact The Reds made sure that McLain took some reps in center field during the Arizona Fall League in October and November. It's possible that Lux could move off second base, either to the outfield or third base, so it's not set in stone that McLain will move.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: One-on-One Interview with Mike McLain In episode 18 of Queen City Reds, I sit down with Mike McLain, the father of Reds second baseman Matt McLain.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

Arizona Fall League Update: Reds Matt McLain Leads Way With Two Home Runs Three Reds finished with multiple hits on Monday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • SI.COM

Starting in center field in AFL McLain is starting in center field Tuesday for the Glendale Desert Dogs during Arizona Fall League play, Doug Gray of RedlegNation.com reports.

Impact McLain has played only second base and shortstop in pro ball and his first five starts in the AFL came at second base. However, the outfield isn't totally foreign to the 25-year-old, as center field was his primary position in his freshman season at UCLA and he also saw some action in the corner outfield spots during college summer ball. Whether the Reds will consider using McLain in the outfield some in 2025 isn't clear, but the versatility can't hurt, especially with the club having other middle infield options. McLain missed the entire 2024 campaign following shoulder surgery and later a stress reaction in his rib cage, but he's expected to enter spring training healthy.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from 60-day injured list The Reds activated McLain (shoulder/rib) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact It's a paper move reinstating McLain to the 40-man roster, as the infielder's rehab assignment in the Arizona Fall League has technically expired. McLain missed the entire 2024 season following shoulder surgery and later a stress reaction in his rib cage, but he will enter spring training at 100 percent, barring another setback.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play in instructional league McLain (shoulder/rib) will play in instructional league games this fall, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain has missed the entire 2024 campaign following shoulder surgery and later a stress reaction in his rib cage, so he will get into some game action this fall to make up for lost time. Barring any setbacks, he should enter spring training with a clean bill of health.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back in 2024 Manager David Bell said Friday that it's unlikely McLain (shoulder/rib) returns before the end of the season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bell noted that McLain has started swinging a bat again, but there simply aren't enough games left on the schedule for him to realistically play in the majors this season. The 25-year-old infielder has been held out of action all season while recovering from shoulder surgery and a stress reaction in his rib cage, and it now seems he'll turn his focus to getting ready for the start of 2025.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming baseball activities McLain (shoulder/rib) is pain-free and has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain's surgically repaired left shoulder no longer appears to be an issue, and he also appears to be past the more recent stress reaction in his rib cage. The Reds have not ruled out a late-season return for McLain, but they'll wait to see how he responds to workouts.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still undergoing tests Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that McLain (shoulder/rib) is still undergoing tests to determine the cause of the pain in his side, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquir...

Impact McLain encountered a roadblock in his recovery from left shoulder surgery when he went down with a stress reaction in his rib cage earlier this month. He had resumed baseball activities but evidently at some point was shut down again. Bell noted that the testing McLain is going through is nearly finished and the infielder could resume swinging a bat again soon. There could still be time for McLain to make it back before the end of the season, but he can't afford any more setbacks.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming baseball activities McLain (shoulder/rib) has been cleared to resume baseball work, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mclain's recovery from an offseason surgery on his left shoulder was derailed in early August when he sustained a stress reaction in his rib cage. He was temporarily shut down from baseball activities and his rehab assignment scheduled to begin Aug. 12 was cancelled. However, he's back to swinging a bat and participating in other drills. The Reds haven't announced a new date for McLain to start his minor-league rehab assignment, and he shouldn't be expected back until September.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from rehab assignment Reds manager David Bell told reporters Friday that McLain (shoulder/rib) will not begin his rehab assignment scheduled for Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact McLain has been on the 60-day injured list since the start of the season while recovering from offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He was cleared for baseball activities in early July and was progressing towards a rehab stint, but the 25-year-old infielder experienced a setback when he suffered a stress reaction in his rib cage. It's unclear whether the setback will simply delay McLain's rehab assignment or keep the 2021 first-round pick out of action for the rest of the year.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers rib cage stress reaction Reds manager David Bell said Friday that McLain (shoulder) recently suffered a stress reaction in his rib cage, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain had been hoping to begin a rehab assignment on Aug. 12 and Bell added Friday that it's possible that happens. The young infielder has been working his way back from left shoulder surgery, which he had back in late March. McLain is hoping to rejoin the Reds at some point before the end of the season.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aims for Aug. 12 rehab assignment Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that McLain (shoulder) has started swinging a bat and is hoping to begin a rehab assignment Aug. 12, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enqu...

Impact Certainly, McLain will need to check off numerous boxes before he's cleared for game action, but he's trending well in his recovery from left shoulder surgery which he had in late March. Given the long layoff, McLain will need a long rehab assignment before rejoining the Reds' active roster. A return before September seems unlikely.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for baseball activity McLain (shoulder) was cleared Friday to begin baseball activities, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cincinnati manager David Bell said McLain met with some strength markers and can now begin a progression. The Reds are putting together a regimen of activities, which could happen in Arizona or with the team.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Where is McLain on the road to recovery? This story was excerpted from the Reds Beat newsletter, with MLB.com reporter Sonja Chen contributing the opening item. To read the full new...

MAY 12, 2024 • MLB.COM