Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain is undergoing evaluation for a shoulder injury that may necessitate surgery, according to manager David Bell.
Bell stated on Wednesday that all possibilities are being considered following an MRI on McLain’s left shoulder. Surgery is one of the options being weighed for the second-year infielder, who is expected to start the season on the injured list.
McLain, aged 24, made his MLB debut in 2023 and posted a .290 batting average with 16 home runs, 50 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases in 89 games. The Cincinnati Reds selected McLain in the first round (17th overall) of the 2021 MLB Draft out of UCLA.
