Never mind the bat, Matt McLain should be called up to the Cincinnati Reds for his defense alone. That said, McLain is hitting .349/.459/.729 down at Triple-A Louisville. In 2023, the Reds have featured a lackluster defense, most notably at the shortstop position. Below-average defense is something that major league teams have come to accept from everyday players so long as their bat makes up for it. This isn't the case with the Reds shortstops.