Elly De La Cruz undergoes MRI following injury scare against Braves

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz faced an injury scare on May 31 during a game against the Atlanta Braves. He exited in the fifth inning after feeling tightness in his hamstring while running to first base. Manager Terry Francona expressed hope for a positive outcome after De La Cruz underwent an MRI at 9 a.m. on June 1. De La Cruz commented that he did not believe the injury was serious but acknowledged the situation could jeopardize his consecutive games played streak of 276. The Reds are set to host the Kansas City Royals later on June 1, with updates expected after the MRI results are analyzed.

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