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Could Elly De La Cruz Be Part of a Blockbuster Trade?
The Reds must weigh a blockbuster return against keeping their 2026 All-Star shortstop to push for contention.
- As the Cincinnati Reds prepare for general manager meetings starting Monday, November 9, 2026, speculation surrounds shortstop Elly De La Cruz following the team's 75-87 finish.
- De La Cruz is coming off his first 30-30 season with career highs in WAR and OPS , while the Reds retain three more seasons of team control over the shortstop.
- Major League Baseball teams frequently face the dilemma of whether to trade core players nearing the end of their club control years or keep them to "finish the job," as USA Today reporter Gabe Lacques noted.
- Cincinnati manager Terry Francona emphasized that the team "have to get tougher" after the season finale, signaling potential roster changes ahead.
- With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, teams are under pressure to finalize trades before a potential lockout halts Major League Baseball operations.
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