Matt McLain 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Five Category Contributor Needs To Stay Healthy
3 mins agoAfter a dazzling Major League debut in 2023, the 2024 season was a lost one for Matt McLain. He underwent shoulder surgery in March and failed to take the field for the Reds. McLain did feature in the Arizona Fall League and came through it unscathed. The expectation is that McLain will commence Spring Training without limitations. If he can reach Opening Day unscathed and stay off the IL, McLain is a leading candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. The Reds promoted McLain to the Majors in 2023 after he hit .340/.467/.688 with 12 homers, 40 RBI, 30 runs, and 10 steals in 40 Triple-A games. McLain went on to hit .290/.357/.507 with 16 home runs, 50 RBI, 65 runs, and 14 stolen bases in 89 games with the Reds. There's no doubt McLain has the potential for a 20/20 season and will be aided by calling one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks home. In most formats, McLain is eligible at both middle infield spots and could add outfield eligibility early in 2025. Providing McLain can stay on the field, he has the upside to be a top 50 player in fantasy.