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Taking swings McLain said he's "full-go" and gotten up to 100 swings at this point during the offseason, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact McLain's 2023 season ended prematurely with an oblique injury in late August. The middle infielder said he's working on adjustments that he plans to continue during spring training. Specifically, McLain wants to be better at is making contact on fastballs up in the zone. "Some of those four-seam guys who really ride the ball, I feel like if I can really take care of that fastball at the top of the zone, I can hit them at all the other places around the zone," McLain said. He started 52 games at shortstop and 33 at second base and has been working at both positions in preparation for spring training.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in Arizona McLain (oblique) has begun rehab work at the Reds' spring training complex in Arizona, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact McLain wound up missing the final month-plus of the season with an oblique injury, which he aggravated in late September. He's on the mend now, though, and should be healed up well ahead of spring training. McLain is in line to hold down a starting spot in the Reds' infield in 2024, with the position yet to be determined.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 NL Rookie of the Year Award Candidates Matt McLain, Corbin Carroll, Javier Assad, Kodai Senga and Nolan Jones are all worthy candidates for the 2023 National League Rookie of the...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

McLain aggravates oblique injury, won't return in regular season The Reds will be without Matt McLain as the regular season winds down due to a setback in the rookie infielder's recovery from the right obl...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Shut down with oblique injury McLain aggravated his right oblique Sunday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain was on the cusp of returning to the Reds following a nearly four-week absence for a right oblique strain, but the injury reappeared as he was playing in a minor-league rehab game this weekend with Triple-A Louisville. A fresh round of imaging scans taken Monday revealed it to be a Grade 2 strain, so he can probably be ruled out for a potential postseason run as well. The 24-year-old infielder finishes his rookie campaign with a .290/.357/.507 batting line, 16 homers, 50 RBI, 14 steals and 65 runs scored in 89 major-league games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated Tuesday McLain (oblique) will not be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game at Cleveland, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain apparently needs at least one more day to recover from the right oblique strain that sent him to the IL in late August. The 24-year-old infielder spent the weekend on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville and went 1-for-6 with a single, a walk and three strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Triple-A for rehab-assignment McLain (oblique) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab-assignment Saturday.

Impact McLain remains on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. The infielder had resumed taking batting practice earlier in the week as he nears the end of his recovery from a right oblique strain.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Tuesday Manager David Bell said McLain (oblique) remains on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain resumed taking batting practice earlier this week and is nearing the end of his recovery from the right oblique strain that has kept him on the shelf since late August. The 24-year-old infielder had delivered an impressive .290/.357/.507 slash line with 16 homers and 14 steals across his first 89 major-league games prior to suffering the injury.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated next week Reds manager David Bell said McLain (oblique) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as soon as next Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Per MLB.com, McLain is expected to resume taking batting practice Monday, and if all goes well while he spends the upcoming week gradually ramping up the intensity of his baseball activities, he could get the green light to rejoin the Reds for the final week of the regular season. While McLain has been on the shelf since Aug. 28 with a right oblique strain, fellow rookie Noelvi Marte has been able to pick up more work on the left side of the infield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that McLain (oblique) will be out for another two-to-three weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain landed on the injured list Monday with a right oblique strain, and while it doesn't seem like a return is imminent, there is still room for McLain to return before the end of the season. Spencer Steer has been filling in as the Reds' second baseman while McLain is out, and Elly De La Cruz has been playing at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline for return uncertain Manager David Bell said Monday that McLain (oblique) is without a clear timeline for a return from the 10-day injured list, but the Reds are hopeful the rookie will play again this...

Impact McLain was surprisingly placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's 4-1 loss to the Giants after he was sent in for a precautionary MRI on Sunday and diagnosed with a right oblique strain. The Reds are still in the process of determining whether McLain is dealing with a Grade 1 or Grade 2 strain, the latter of which would necessitate a longer recovery timeline. If McLain's injury is on the milder side, he would have a chance at being available to return from the IL when first eligible Sept. 8.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oblique strain sends McLain to injured list SAN FRANCISCO -- Rookie infielder Matt McLain was placed on the 10-day injured list after undergoing an MRI that revealed a right oblique st...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reds place INF Matt McLain on IL, activate OF Stuart Fairchild The Cincinnati Reds on Monday placed infielder Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain and activated outfie...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reds place McLain (oblique) on 10-day IL McLain, 23, has been the Reds' best offensive player this season and a lynchpin to the team's success.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on injured list McLain was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right oblique strain.

Impact It was reported earlier in the day that McLain would not start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, and it appeared he was getting a simple day off. However, it turns out he is dealing with an injury that will cost him the next 10 days of action. A timeline for his recovery was not revealed, so it remains to be seen when he will be back on the field. Expect Elly De La Cruz to serve as Cincinnati's regular shortstop until McLain is ready to resume playing.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives rare rest day McClain is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact McClain went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks, so manager David Bell decided it was time for McClain's first day off since Aug. 7. Elly De La Cruz will slide over and cover the shortstop position in McClain's place.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, steal in extra-innings win McLain went 2-for-6 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact McLain got the Reds on the board in the sixth inning with his solo homer, and he tied the game by knocking in a run with a groundout in the ninth. He was again responsible for extending the game in the 10th, though it was because of a fielding error that allowed Arizona to keep a rally alive. He's knocked three homers and added six RBI over his last six games. For the season, the infielder is at a .294/.361/.512 slash line with 16 homers, 14 steals, 50 RBI, 65 runs scored, 23 doubles and four triples through 88 contests.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in nightcap McLain went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the Angels.

Impact McLain had himself a day, going a combined 3-for-8 with a home run, three RBI, two stolen bases and five total runs across both games. Batting second or third in the order since being called up in May, McLain is second on the club with 63 runs scored over 85 games.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses plate four times in win McLain went 1-for-3 with two walks, four runs scored and a stolen base in a 9-4 win over the Angels during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact Batting second in front of Elly De La Cruz has its perks, as McLain crossed the plate in the fourth, fifth, seventh and ninth innings to help the Reds pull away. McLain is batting .278 (20-for-72) in August with three of his 14 homers and four of his 12 steals since joining the big-league roster in mid-May.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks 14th homer McLain went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Angels.

Impact McLain got the Reds on the board early, tagging Lucas Giolito for a solo home run in the first inning. The long ball would end up being McLain's only hit on the day, moving him to 1-for-10 (.100) over his last three appearances. Despite McLain's sub-par 28.3 percent strikeout rate, he's been a reliable part of the Reds order, slashing .295/.363/.510 with 58 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 83 games.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills up stat sheet in win McLain went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two steals in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact McLain opened the scoring Wednesday with an RBI double in the first inning before adding a two-run homer off Noah Syndergaard in the fourth. The 24-year-old shortstop would also add his 10th and 11th stolen bases in the contest. McLain's huge night snapped a brief slump -- he'd gone 5-for-32 (.156) over his previous eight games. He's now slashing .298/.363/.514 with 13 homers, 56 runs scored and 44 RBI through 358 plate appearances in an impressive rookie campaign.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday McLain is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The Reds are rolling with Elly De La Cruz at shortstop, Spencer Steer at third base and Kevin Newman at second against rookie right-hander Eury Perez. It's McLain's first day off since July 20.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal in loss McLain went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact McLain swiped his ninth base of the season in the third inning but was stranded there, as the Reds went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. The infielder has a combined 19 steals between Triple-A Louisville and the majors in 2023. He also struck out twice, raising his count to 15 over the last 34 plate appearances (44.1 K%).

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2023

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Pops homer Sunday McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact McLain had gone six games without a homer, though he's gone deep four times while batting .321 (17-for-53) since the All-Star break. The infielder is up to 11 long balls on the year. He's maintained a .305/.375/.530 slash line with 37 RBI, 50 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 65 contests. With Jonathan India (foot) going on the injured list, McLain may pick up a bit more time at second base rather than shortstop going forward, though he should still be a near-everyday player regardless.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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