Reds prepare for player returns from injury ahead of homestand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Cincinnati Reds centerfielder Blake Dunn and infielder Matt McLain are set to begin minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Louisville this week. Dunn sustained a right elbow sprain, while McLain is recovering from a left calf strain. Dunn is scheduled to DH two out of three days starting July 23, and McLain will start his rehab on July 24. Both players are expected to return during the upcoming homestand from July 27 to August 6, with McLain potentially back sooner.
- •Blake Dunn begins rehab assignment July 23 after elbow injury.
- •Matt McLain starts rehab on July 24 after calf strain.
- •Both players aim to return during the homestand from July 27 to August 6.
- •Dunn had a.282 batting average before the injury.
- •McLain struggled this season with a.190 batting average.
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"Cincinnati Reds centerfielder Blake Dunn and infielder Matt McLain start minor-league rehab assignments late this week with Triple-A Louisville.
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