Matt McLain
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Last 10
3
90%
Season
0
Breakdown
Performance
Sep 25
5
GW 47
20
GW 47
GW 47
-2
2
GW 48
GW 48
-2
3
GW 48
GW 49
-2
DNP
GW 49
2
GW 49
23
GW 50
GW 50
-1
GW 50
-3
1
GW 50
14
GW 51
9
GW 51
7
GW 51
GW 52
-2
GW 52
-2
DNP
GW 52
GW 53
-2
14
GW 53
GW 53
-3
Oct 25
8
GW 54
GW 54
-1
Feb 26
DNP
GW
16
GW
4
GW
DNP
GW
4
GW
DNP
GW
21
GW
Mar 26
DNP
GW
51
GW
29
GW
DNP
GW
GW
-1
4
GW
DNP
GW
9
GW
DNP
GW
27
GW
6
GW
10
GW
DNP
GW
DNP
GW
18
GW
DNP
GW
GW
-1
12
GW
DNP
GW
GW
GW
GW
GW
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March 16, 2026
Will bat second this season
Manager Terry Francona said Monday that McLain will bat second in the order this season, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis
It's not unexpected, but it's notable confirmation from Francona. McLain, of course, started out last season batting second but was hitting under .200 until late June and was quickly bumped down to the nine spot in the lineup. The 26-year-old, however, has been swinging a scorching hot bat this spring, slashing .553/.605/1.105 with six home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 5:4 BB:K across 43 plate appearances. He's been a fast riser up fantasy draft boards and appears set to hit in front of Elly De La Cruz this season.