De La Cruz played a central role in keeping the team in the hunt, helping them clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the regular season. His defensive range at shortstop, paired with his offensive production, stabilized a young roster still finding its identity.

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Nobody in MLB, at least this side of the New York Mets, rode the impossible highs and lows to drive their season as far as the Cincinnati Reds did.

The Cincinnati Reds have a star in shortstop Elly De La Cruz. At only 24 years old, De La Cruz is already a two-time All-Star. However, the idea of De La Cruz following in Fernando Tatis Jr.'s footsteps and moving from shortstop to the outfield was recently mentioned on the Talkin' Baseball podcast.

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Reds president of baseball operations revealed that Ely De La Cruz rejected a contract extension from the team last year.

The 2025 season was wildly inconsistent for Cincinnati Reds ironman shortstop Elly De La Cruz. Once viewed as a cornerstone for the club’s next core, the franchise’s relationship with its star may now be compromised.

As a tabloid magazine says, "Stars, they're just like us!" That would include that they like to attend Major League Baseball games. While the Dodgers are probably best known for attracting stars of television,

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