Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad tightness
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday’s game against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning due to left quad tightness. The severity of the injury remains uncertain following his exit from the contest. At the time he was removed, the Reds held a 7-3 lead and shifted second baseman Matt McLain to the shortstop position to finish the inning. This physical concern follows an earlier health setback this season for De La Cruz, who missed nearly four weeks in June while recovering from a right hamstring strain. That June absence marked the first time the infielder had been placed on the injured list during his professional career. De La Cruz previously played through similar left quad tightness during the second half of the 2025 season.
- •Elly De La Cruz exited Sunday's game in the seventh inning.
- •The shortstop reported left quad tightness during the contest.
- •Matt McLain moved to shortstop to replace De La Cruz.
- •De La Cruz missed time earlier this season with a right hamstring strain.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds: Elly De La Cruz progressing through quad injury, looking to finish strong
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad problem
"After suffering a slight strain to his left quad, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was in the designated hitter spot for the entire series against the San Diego Padres. “He has done a really good job,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. “(On Tuesday, Sept. 1), he (ran) first to third. He kept his head up, knew where the ball was. He had a pretty good governor. He knew where he was ...
"Cincinnati Reds All-Star SS Elly De La Cruz missed close to four weeks in June because of a right hamstring strain. It was his first career IL move.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:06 AMCincinnati Reds: Elly De La Cruz progressing through quad injury, looking to finish strong
After suffering a slight strain to his left quad, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was in the designated hitter spot for the entire series against the San Diego Padres. “He has done a really good job,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. “(On Tuesday, Sept. 1), he (ran) first to third. He kept his head up, knew where the ball was. He had a pretty good governor. He knew where he was ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:12 AMCincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad problem
Cincinnati Reds All-Star SS Elly De La Cruz missed close to four weeks in June because of a right hamstring strain. It was his first career IL move.
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