Reds Report:Deadline pressure? McLain and others might add what Reds need by then

Could the Cincinnati Reds' trade deadline plans a few months from now get a new look from a quick return from IL by Matt McLain? ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Wed May 1 2024 [For subscribers] [Deadline pressure? McLain and others might add what Reds need by then]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) fields a groundball during spring training workouts, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( Could the Cincinnati Reds' trade deadline plans a few months from now get a new look from a quick return from IL by Matt McLain? [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brent Suter (31) delivers in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [W&W: See our April MVP, Cy Young awards for Reds]( Wittenmyer & Williams hand out their April awards for the Cincinnati Reds. Who are their MVP, Cy Young and Reliever of the Month? [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds non-roster invitee pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [No speed limit: Could Reds top prospect Lowder debut this summer?]( MLB's 34th-ranked prospect, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder, looks four starts into his pro career like he's on a fast track to the major leagues. [READ MORE]( [Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) winds up his first pitch for the Reds vs. Phillies game at Great American Ball Park on Thursday April 25, 2024. The Phillies won the game with a final score of 5-0.]( [Reds turn to starter Nick Martinez to win second straight in Padres series]( The Reds (16-13) look to go four games over .500 for the second time this season, facing Padres starter Yu Darvish. [READ MORE]( [FOCO's Mr. Redlegs Bobble Dubblz]( [Mr. Redlegs holds bobblehead of himself in new collectible]( FOCO's new bobblehead of Mr. Redlegs is a Bobble Dubblz figure of the Cincinnati Reds mascot holding a bobblehead of himself. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](