SAN FRANCISCO — The road to October just got a little longer for the Cincinnati Reds.
Middle infielder Matt McLain, the Rookie of the Year candidate who ignited the lineup since his debut in May, suffered a right oblique strain over the weekend in Arizona and went on the 10-day injured list Monday before the Reds’ series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
McLain, 24, is hitting .290 with 16 home runs and leads the team in WAR.
He has started at shortstop and second base since his May 15 debut, most recently settling into the everyday second base role with Jonathan India (foot) on the IL.