Elly De La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment could begin soon
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is on track to start a rehab assignment this weekend after running the bases on June 15. He has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain. Prior to his injury, De La Cruz had a.280 batting average with 12 home runs. Manager Terry Francona indicated that the likely destination for his rehab would be Triple-A Louisville, where the team is currently on the road. De La Cruz will run the bases again on June 16 to determine if he can progress to the rehab assignment.
- •De La Cruz has been out since June 1 with a hamstring strain.
- •He ran the bases and took infield grounders on June 15.
- •The likely rehab assignment is to Triple-A Louisville.
- •De La Cruz batted.280 with 12 home runs prior to the injury.
- •He will run the bases again on June 16 to assess his readiness.
- 10:16 PMESPN MLB — De La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment soon
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz runs bases, could go on a rehab assignment this weekend
"Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz could go on a rehab assignment this weekend if the next couple of days go according to plan. De La Cruz — who has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain — ran the bases and took some infield grounders before Monday night's game against the New York Mets. Manager Terry Francona said the likely rehab assignment would be to Triple-A Louisville, which is at Gwinnett this week.
"Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has been sidelined since June 1 with a hamstring strain, ran the bases on Monday could go on a rehab assignment this weekend.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 15, 2026, 10:16 PMDe La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment soon
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has been sidelined since June 1 with a hamstring strain, ran the bases on Monday could go on a rehab assignment this weekend.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:01 PMReds shortstop Elly De La Cruz runs bases, could go on a rehab assignment this weekend
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz could go on a rehab assignment this weekend if the next couple of days go according to plan. De La Cruz — who has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain — ran the bases and took some infield grounders before Monday night's game against the New York Mets. Manager Terry Francona said the likely rehab assignment would be to Triple-A Louisville, which is at Gwinnett this week.
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