Reds’ McLain undergoes shoulder surgery; no timetable for return

Matt McLain, of the Reds, bats the Dodgers on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Credit: David Jablonski

Matt McLain, of the Reds, bats the Dodgers on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Infielder Matt McLain underwent successful surgery Tuesday to address cartilage damage and repair his labrum in his left shoulder, the Cincinnati Reds announced Wednesday.

The Reds do not have a timetable for McLain’s return because “it has a wide range of possibilities” but did announce, “We hope to have Matt back this season.”

According to a report last week, McLain reported shoulder soreness after diving for a ball during a workout.

McLain, 24, played in 89 games last season as a rookie. He hit .290 with 16 home runs and 50 RBIs. He was hitless in 13 at-bats this spring in five appearances.

The Reds open the 2024 season at 4:10 p.m. Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park.

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