Elly De La Cruz set to return to Reds lineup on June 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will be activated from the injured list on June 23, returning to the lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. De La Cruz has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since the end of May. He recently played three games with Triple-A Louisville, where he recorded a home run. The Reds are in the midst of a crucial 10-game stretch against NL Central rivals. On June 22, the Reds also activated reliever Pierce Johnson and called up Julian Garcia from the minors.
- •De La Cruz injured his hamstring on May 31.
- •He hit a 441-foot home run in Triple-A.
- •Reds face the Brewers on June 22.
- •Pierce Johnson activated from the IL on June 22.
- •Julian Garcia called up; Chris Paddack designated for assignment.
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz expected to return Tuesday from IL
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Here's when Elly De La Cruz will return to Cincinnati Reds lineup
"Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games with a strained right hamstring, manager Terry Francona said Monday. De La Cruz — who has been sidelined since June 1 — took batting practice prior to Monday night's series opener against the first-place Brewers. After homering in his first rehab start on Friday, De La Cruz texted Francona, “Be there tomorrow" but the Reds didn't want to rush things.
"The Reds are getting healthier in the midst of a 10-game stretch against NL Central opponents.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 9:36 PMReds shortstop Elly De La Cruz expected to return Tuesday from IL
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games with a strained right hamstring, manager Terry Francona said Monday. De La Cruz — who has been sidelined since June 1 — took batting practice prior to Monday night's series opener against the first-place Brewers. After homering in his first rehab start on Friday, De La Cruz texted Francona, “Be there tomorrow" but the Reds didn't want to rush things.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:02 PMHere's when Elly De La Cruz will return to Cincinnati Reds lineup
The Reds are getting healthier in the midst of a 10-game stretch against NL Central opponents.
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