Reds expect Elly De La Cruz to return from IL Tuesday
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Elly De La Cruz, the Reds shortstop, is anticipated to be reinstated from the injured list on Tuesday, June 23. He has missed the last 19 games due to a strained right hamstring. De La Cruz completed three rehab starts with Triple-A Louisville as he works his way back to the active roster. Cincinnati manager Terry Francona confirmed the timeline on Monday, marking a potential boost for the team's offense as they continue their season.
- •Elly De La Cruz missed 19 games due to a hamstring injury.
- •He made three rehab starts at Triple-A Louisville.
- •Francona confirmed De La Cruz's expected return on June 23.
- 11:08 PMESPN MLB — Reds expect De La Cruz to return from IL Tuesday
"Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who made three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville, is expected to be reinstated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing 19 games with a strained right hamstring, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said on Monday.
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