Reds could capture best feel-good story of 2024 MLB Draft with Day 2 selection

The Cincinnati Reds made three solid selections on Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft and now head into Day 2 looking to add to their talented group of young minor league players.

The Reds hold the No. 87 pick in Round 3 and No. 117 in Round 4. While much of the attention is thrust upon the first-round of the draft, there are plenty of talented players who can be scooped up in Rounds 3 and 4. Current Reds' outfielder Spencer Steer was a third-round selection in 2019 and former NL Cy Young Award-winner Corbin Burnes was a fourth-round pick in 2016

A familiar name may come off the board during the early-portion of Day 2, and Reds fans are hopeful that he may find his way to Cincinnati. Arizona State outfielder Nick McLain is still on the board, and yes, he's Matt McLain's younger brother.

Will the Reds select Matt McLain's brother on Day 2 of the 2024 MLB Draft?

Nick McLain, an outfielder who previously was part of the the UCLA program, transferred to Arizona State before the 2023 season, but was saddled with injuries and only has 71 college games under his belt. This past season, McLain played 48 games and hit .342/.457/.663 with 33 extra-base hits, including 12 home runs.

According to MLB Pipeline, the younger McLain is a switch-hitter, and has better success from the left side. He's played center field at various points during his college career, but saw the majority of his starts in right field with the Sun Devils this past season.

The Reds fanbase has been clamoring for Cincinnati to grab an outfielder — especially after passing on Charlie Condon during Round 1. Nick McLain would provide just that and bring a feel-good story to the Reds organization.

Matt McLain has been sidelined since the start of the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury, but last year's rookie has been rehabbing and could be back on the field sometime next month. Having the McLain brothers in the organization together would be a fun story to follow while also adding to the Reds' depth in the outfield.

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