Reds activate Matt McLain, option Edwin Arroyo ahead of Pirates series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds activated Matt McLain from the injured list ahead of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, beginning tonight. Edwin Arroyo was optioned to Triple-A after struggling defensively and offensively during his stint. The Reds are currently 7 games under.500, while the Pirates sit a game over.500, fighting for playoff positioning. Pitcher Rhett Lowder is set to start for the Reds, looking to improve after a challenging season so far.
- •Matt McLain returns to the roster from the injured list.
- •Edwin Arroyo is sent to Triple-A for further development.
- •Reds are 7 games under.500 as they face the Pirates.
- •Rhett Lowder will start against the Pirates tonight.
- •Pirates enter the series with a record just above.500.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Reds activate Matt McLain, option Edwin Arroyo ahead of Pirates series
"The Reds shake up their infield one more time. Will it make a difference this time around?
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