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Elly De La Cruz named NL Player of the Month for September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Elly De La Cruz named NL Player of the Month for September

Summary

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been named the National League Player of the Month for September after concluding a season that included the franchise's fourth 30-30 campaign. De La Cruz posted a.348 batting average, hit nine home runs, and stole six bases while contributing to the team's games throughout the month. He distinguished himself following an injury hiatus in June, finishing the final 80 games of the season with a.294 average and 18 home runs. Teammate Eugenio Suárez highlighted De La Cruz's development into a more mature player. De La Cruz aims to continue improving in the offseason.

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By the Numbers

•De La Cruz hit.348 with nine home runs and six stolen bases in September.
•He finished the season with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases, a rare achievement.
•Teammate Eugenio Suárez lauded De La Cruz as a top player in baseball.
•De La Cruz worked on his right-handed hitting during the offseason.
•He is expected to continue his development into the next season.

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4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Reds star Elly De La Cruz earns another MLB honor after 30-30 season

What they're saying

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"He's more special than I thought," teammate Eugenio Suárez said of Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, the NL Player of the Month.
— Yahoo Sports

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