Elly De La Cruz returns as Reds option Will Benson to Louisville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds activated Elly De La Cruz from the injured list on June 23, 2026, after he missed the month due to a hamstring injury. De La Cruz will return to the lineup for the second game of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers. To accommodate his return, the Reds sent outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville, where he struggled this season, batting.188. Additionally, Hunter Greene is set to commence a rehab assignment in Louisville on the same day, following an elbow injury. Greene made a prior rehab appearance, throwing four shutout innings in Low A last week.
- •De La Cruz missed all of June with a hamstring injury.
- •Benson has only two pinch-hit at-bats in the last two weeks.
- •Hunter Greene starts a rehab assignment in Louisville on June 23.
- •Greene previously pitched four shutout innings in Low A.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz is back, Will Benson, Hunter Green head to Louisville
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz is back, Will Benson, Hunter Greene head to Louisville
"Elly De La Cruz is back from his hamstring injury and Hunter Greene will make a rehab start in Louisville on Tuesday, June 22.
"Elly De La Cruz is back from his hamstring injury and Hunter Green will make a rehab start in Louisville on Tuesday, June 22.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:45 PMElly De La Cruz is back, Will Benson, Hunter Green head to Louisville
Elly De La Cruz is back from his hamstring injury and Hunter Green will make a rehab start in Louisville on Tuesday, June 22.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:45 PMElly De La Cruz is back, Will Benson, Hunter Greene head to Louisville
Elly De La Cruz is back from his hamstring injury and Hunter Greene will make a rehab start in Louisville on Tuesday, June 22.
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