Matt McLain Confirmed as Reds' Second Hitter for 2026 Season

Manager Terry Francona has confirmed that Matt McLain will bat second in the Reds' lineup this season. McLain has been exceptional during spring training, slashing .553/.605/1.105 with six home runs and 13 RBI across 43 plate appearances. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 25-year-old is showing signs of a major resurgence, positioning himself as a high-upside fantasy asset hitting in front of Elly De La Cruz.