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| HT/WT: 5-8, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Orange, CA |
| Age: 27 |
| Experience: 2 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |
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2026 Batting
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HR
Home Runs
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RBI
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OPS
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SB
Stolen Bases
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| Regular Season | .189 | 15 | 39 | .628 | 17 |
Top Matt McLain News
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Reds' Matt McLain: Not in Wednesday's lineup
McLain is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Notches steal in loss
McLain went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.
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 this season.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Comes up clutch in win
McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.
McLain gave the Reds a lead they wouldn't relinquish with a solo shot in the seventh inning. It marked the third time this season the 27-year-old has homered in consecutive contests, though those two long balls 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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: 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.
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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: 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.
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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: 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.
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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Shines in loss
McLain went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Miami.
McLain's third-inning double triggered a two-run rally, and then he and Ke'Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in the fifth to give the Reds a 4-3 lead. The double snapped an 0-for-10 stretch for McLain, who's had a disappointing season at the dish with a .197/.296/.352 slash line over 363 plate appearances. It's been a different story in the field, as he extended an errorless streak to 108 games, setting a new franchise record for second basemen.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Clubs homer in win
McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the A's.
McLain has been an active part of Cincinnati's lineup, starting in every game, since returning from the 10-day injured list in late July due to a calf injury. The second baseman has continued his light hitting (4-for-19 with two extra base-hits), but he hit a clutch long ball Wednesday to right to give the Reds a 2-1 lead. The homer ends a 27-game power drought that dated back to June 7.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Logs steal in loss
McLain went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates.
McLain has started three straight games since coming off the injured list, slotting in at second base and hitting ninth in the order. The stolen base was his 12th of the season, and it provided a strong sign that the calf injury that landed him on the IL is no longer an issue.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Logs hit, run in return
McLain started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates.
McLain, who was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, singled in his first at-bat and scored on an Elly De La Cruz double. The Reds cleared a roster spot for McLain's return by optioning Edwin Arroyo to Triple-A Louisville. That, coupled with Spencer Steer's wrist injury, should create a path to regular plate appearances for McLain as the primary second baseman.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Activated from 10-day IL
The Reds activated McLain (calf) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
McLain has been sidelined since early July with a left calf strain, but he's been cleared to return to action after going 5-for-17 with a 2:5 BB:K in five rehab games with Triple-A Louisville. The Reds also optioned Edwin Arroyo on Thursday, which could allow McLain to become the club's regular option at second base again. McLain has slashed just .190/.293/.328 with eight homers and 11 stolen bases this season.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Remaining on rehab assignment
Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that McLain (calf) will stay with Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment to begin the week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Though McLain has been on the shelf for less than three weeks due to a left calf strain, the Reds aren't looking to rush him back from his rehab assignment. Francona said he believes that picking up some more at-bats at a lower-pressure environment at Triple-A will be beneficial for McLain, who was hitting just .190/.293/.328 over 309 plate appearances on the season for Cincinnati before going on the injured list. After going 3-for-10 with two doubles through his first three games with Louisville, McLain will likely play in at least a couple more contests in the minors before the Reds consider activating him. Once he's reinstated, McLain could have an avenue to steady playing time after the Reds placed Spencer Steer (wrist) on the IL on Monday.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Gets four ABs in rehab game
McLain (calf) served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a rehab game for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
McLain made his second rehab appearance with Louisville, after he started at shortstop and played six innings Friday. He can be activated from the 10-day injured list at any point and could be a candidate to rejoin the Reds prior to the start of a three-game set against the Guardians on Monday.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Begins rehab assignment
McLain (calf) went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
McLain was assigned to Louisville on Friday to begin a rehab assignment. He started at shortstop and played six innings. The Reds are hopeful he can return this coming week.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Rehab assignment coming
McLain (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.
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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Scheduled for batting practice
McLain (calf) will take batting practice on the field in Seattle on Monday, MLB.com reports.
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.
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Reds' Matt McLain: Back with team
McLain (calf) rejoined the Reds after spending the All-Star break at the team's training complex in Arizona, MLB.com reports.
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 is eligible to return Saturday.
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Reds' Matt McLain: 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.
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.
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