Reds reject trade offers for Elly De La Cruz at deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds opted to retain Elly De La Cruz, rejecting trade interest from the Red Sox before the deadline. President of baseball operations Nick Krall emphasized the team's commitment to building around De La Cruz, despite a challenging season and a current record of 61-68. De La Cruz is having a strong season, batting.257 with 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases, while the team navigates injuries and inconsistencies. This decision signals that the Reds are focused on their future and not entering a rebuild phase by trading their top talent.
- •Cincinnati rejects trade offers from multiple teams for De La Cruz.
- •The Reds currently sit fifth in the NL Central at 61-68.
- •De La Cruz has 20 home runs and 22 steals this season.
- •Injuries have affected the team's pitching depth and overall performance.
- •The franchise sees De La Cruz as a key part of their future plan.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Reds Made Right Call Keeping Elly De La Cruz at Trade Deadline
"Cincinnati rejected trade interest from the Red Sox for their franchise shortstop and signaled that the future starts now.
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