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Reds' Elly De La Cruz: On fire in May
De La Cruz is hitting .347 with a .467 OBP and five home runs in 12 games this month at Triple-A Louisville.
The most impressive aspect of De La Cruz's recent run of success is his improved contact rate and swing decisions. He has 10 walks and 10 strikeouts in his last 49 at-bats and is 2-for-6 on stolen-base attempts over that span. Matt McLain earned a promotion Monday to play shortstop for the Reds, but if De La Cruz's newfound plate skills hold, he should get a promotion of his own this summer.
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Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Activated off minor-league IL
De La Cruz (hamstring) was activated from the minor-league injured list by Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
De La Cruz is getting off to a delayed start this season after suffering a left hamstring strain toward the end of spring training, but the dynamic 21-year-old infield prospect can now continue his rapid ascent through the Reds' minor-league system. He was assigned to Triple-A out of camp after slashing .304/.359/.586 with 28 home runs, 86 RBI, 47 stolen bases and 87 runs scored in 121 games last season between High-A Dayton and Double-A Chattanooga. A five-tool talent, De La Cruz could reach the majors at some point in 2023.
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Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Resumes baseball activities
Reds vice president of player development Shawn Pender announced Sunday that De La Cruz (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
De La Cruz sustained a left hamstring strain late in spring training and has yet to make his debut for Triple-A Louisville. The 21-year-old is ranked as one of the top hitting prospects in baseball, and assuming good health, he could be a factor for the Reds before the end of the 2023 campaign.
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Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Out with hamstring strain
De La Cruz suffered a left hamstring strain March 18 and will miss the start of the minor-league season, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The 21-year-old apparently suffered the injury shortly after being reassigned to minor-league camp in mid-March, and he has a tentative return date of April 12. De La Cruz is one of the top prospects in baseball, and he's poised to play for Triple-A Louisville once healthy after he posted a .947 OPS between the High-A and Double-A levels last year.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 150 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sabana Grand de Boya, Dominican Republic |
| Age: 21 |
| Experience: R |
| Bats/Throws: S, R |