Reds fan favorite infielder turning heads amid 1.637 OPS spring training performance
This is looking like a huge year is on the horizon for this Reds infielder.
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The Cincinnati Reds are entering the 2026 MLB season with some hope for a big postseason. While they might've missed out on Kyle Schwarber in free agency, the roster is in a great spot as they gear up for an NL Central race. If the Reds are to make it to the postseason, not only will they need their pitching to step up to the occasion, especially with Hunter Greene out for a while, but they will need one fan favorite infielder to continue his torrid start this spring.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic notes that Reds infielder Matt McLain is the player "turning heads" this spring, and for good reason. With a ridiculous 1. 637 OPS this spring training, it's no wonder McLain is drawing praise from multiple Reds executives.
Reds' Matt McLain drawing high praise for 1. 637 OPS spring training "Matt has been outstanding in camp," Nick Krall said. "He has taken good at-bats and hit for power.