Cincinnati Reds Announce Matt McLain Update After One Missed Game
The Cincinnati Reds had an update on infielder Matt McLain after missing one spring training game.
Cincinnati Reds were concerned this week when second baseman Matt McLain missed a spring training game, raising questions about his availability just days before Opening Day. Fortunately for Cincinnati, the situation appears to be minor and short term. McLain, who is expected to be a key piece of the Reds lineup this season, was held out of a recent exhibition game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Given how close the team is to the start of the regular season, any absence naturally draws attention, especially for a player coming off a bounce‑back spring. The concern was quickly addressed with a positive update on Tuesday. As Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reported , “McLain is not playing tonight in Milwaukee because he caught a bug that has been going around the Reds clubhouse.
Doing pregame work and expected to play in tomorrow’s final exhibition before the season opens Thursday. ” Cincinnati then announced its final spring training lineup on Tuesday, and McLain was included hitting second and playing second base. Last one before Opening Day!
pic. twitter. com/gee7GosJKn — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 24, 2026 That update is a major relief for the Reds, especially considering how dominant McLain has been throughout spring training.