Cincinnati Reds rising star Matt McLain has incredible potential. Some believe he could even become the MLB’s best second baseman over household names like Jose Altuve, Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The Cincinnati Reds continue to search for improvements this offseason and have been reportedly active in two key markets. According to ESPN, the Reds have been active in both the outfielder free agent market and the relief pitcher free agent market.

As much as the Gavin Lux trade says about adding a left-handed bat to the Cincinnati Reds lineup, it might say just as much about what the Reds think about Matt McLain. And even more how they view ...

With the Reds trading for Gavin Lux, the likelihood of McLain moving to center field increases, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer suggests. The Reds made sure that McLain took some reps in center field during the Arizona Fall League in October and November.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain was all praise for up-and-coming star Elly De La Cruz, who had a career year in 2024. De La Cruz led the majors with 67 stolen bases on top of hitting .

Two days before the start of the Major League season, the Cincinnati Reds will play their final spring training game at Day Air Ballpark.

The Cincinnati Reds had a problem scoring runs ... He will need to prove he is healthy before we can worry about his effectiveness. Matt McLain is another interesting option, but health remains ...

Lux has mostly been a second baseman across his five seasons with the Dodgers but has also played the outfield and shortstop.

Cincinnati Reds Sign Pitcher Irving Machuca to Minor League Deal. The 24-year-old was fantastic in the Dominican Winter League

Report: Reds Complete Trade With Dodgers, Acquire Prospect Arnaldo Lantigua. Lantigua hit .310 in the Dominican Summer League last season.

The Reds have signed catcher Austin Wynns and infielder/outfielder Levi Jordan to minor league deals, per the MLB.com transaction tracker for each player. Both have been assigned to Triple-A Louisville but could receive invites to big league camp. Wynns is represented by the Ball Players Agency.

The Boston Red Sox today acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Matt McShane from the Pittsburgh Pirates, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart. McShane, 22, was selected by the Pirates in the 13th round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft.