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Reds Shortstop Elly De La Cruz Expected to Return From IL Tuesday vs. Brewers
Elly De La Cruz is expected back after 19 games out, giving Cincinnati its regular shortstop for a key divisional stretch.
- All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz returns to the Cincinnati Reds lineup on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Terry Francona confirmed after the 24-year-old missed 19 games with a right hamstring strain.
- De La Cruz suffered the hamstring injury on May 31 against the Atlanta Braves while rounding first base, then completed a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville Bats featuring a 441-foot home run on Friday.
- In 58 games before the injury, De La Cruz batted.280 with 12 home runs and 10 stolen bases; the Reds posted a 7-11 record during his absence, underscoring their offensive struggles.
- Alongside De La Cruz's return, the Reds activated right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson from the 15-day injured list and selected right-handed pitcher Julian Garcia from Triple-A Louisville, designating Chris Paddack for assignment.
- The Reds sit in last place in the NL Central, 9.5 games out, while remaining 2.5 games back in the Wild Card race, making De La Cruz's return critical for postseason contention.
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Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz expected to return Tuesday from IL
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games with a strained right hamstring, manager Terry Francona said Monday.
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