St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds - News - May 23, 2026 | FOX Sports

Will Benson - Hitting bench in Game 1 Benson isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact After going just 1-for-20 over his last 11 games, Benson will pick out a seat on the bench to begin the opening half of Saturday's twin bill. While he rests, JJ Bleday, Dane Myers and Blake Dunn will form the Reds' outfield trio.

52 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Friedl - Taking seat during Game 1 Friedl isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact The first half of Saturday's twin bill will mark the third straight game that Friedl has begun on the bench. The 30-year-old has gone just 1-for-17 with eight strikeouts over his last six games, so he may have fallen down the depth chart as a result of his struggles. JJ Bleday, Dane Myers and Blake Dunn will start across the outfield while Friedl sits.

56 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain - Idle Saturday McLain isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis.

Impact McLain will begin Saturday's festivities on the bench after going just 1-for-14 with five strikeouts during Cincinnati's last series against the Phillies. Spencer Steer will shift to second base in McLain's stead, opening up first base for Nathaniel Lowe.

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