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Elly De La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment could begin soon

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Elly De La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment could begin soon

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

11:23 PMESPN MLB — Reds SS De La Cruz set for rehab assignment
3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz runs bases, could go on a rehab assignment this weekend
10:16 PMESPN MLB — De La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment soon

What they're saying

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Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz -- who has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain -- is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday and could return to Cincinnati's lineup as early as June 23 if all goes well.
— ESPN MLB

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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.
— ESPN MLB