If Elly De La Cruz had his way, he might have been in uniform and starting for the Reds' series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz is one of the most gifted players MLB has to offer, and the 23-year-old's new manager, Terry Francona, has lofty goals for his young star.

De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Guardians. The 23-year-old shortstop has slowed down on the basepaths of late, attempting a steal in only ...

Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz didn't step into the batter's box during the 2025 Home Run Derby, but he debatably was having the most fun of anyone at Truist Park in Atlanta.

The budding superstar is already among baseball’s most exciting talents but one thing De La Cruz hasn’t done so far: compete in MLB’s Home Run Derby.