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Elly De La Cruz shines amid Reds struggles and trade speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:14 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Elly De La Cruz shines amid Reds struggles and trade speculation

Summary

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is excelling, hitting.409 with seven home runs over his last 23 games, including five against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite his individual success, the Reds have struggled, winning only nine of those games. De La Cruz's agent, Scott Boras, suggests a strong likelihood of seeking free agency after rejecting a significant contract extension from the team. Speculation arises regarding potential trades as the Reds consider their future and overall team performance in the upcoming seasons.

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Key Details

•De La Cruz has seven home runs in his last 23 games.
•He is hitting.409 during this stretch with a 1.203 OPS.
•Cincinnati has lost seven of its last nine games.
•De La Cruz rejected an extension that would set franchise records.
•Speculation about trade discussions has been linked to the Boston Red Sox.

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2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz Is Putting on a Show as Reds’ Future Comes Into Focus

What they're saying

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Cincinnati’s phenom is delivering historic production against powerhouse rivals, yet mounting free-agency rumors and rejected an extension suggests his electric tenure in the Queen City may be fleeting.
— Yahoo Sports

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