On Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Atlanta Braves (in Ohio) for the final game of their series.
The Reds won by a score of 6-4.
However, the more significant news was that Elly De La Cruz left the game with an injury.
Reds Make Elly De La Cruz Announcement
HeavyElly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on May 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.https://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/de-la-cruz-stats
During the game, the Reds announced an update De La Cruz.
The Reds wrote (via X): “#Reds SS Elly De La Cruz left today’s game with right hamstring tightness.”
De La Cruz is in the middle of a very strong season where he is batting .280 with 65 hits, 12 home runs, 37 RBI’s, 40 runs and 10 stolen bases in 58 games.
C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic wrote: “Elly De La Cruz will have his hamstring scanned tomorrow morning but Terry Francona said Elly said he felt like he caught it early enough….”
He is in the middle of his fourth MLB season (all with the Reds).
The 24-year-old has made the All-Star Game in each of the last two years.
Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard wrote: “Elly De La Cruz said he doesn’t believe the hamstring injury is bad, and that he caught it before it could get worse. Obviously, everyone has to see how the MRI goes tomorrow. If it comes back clean, De La Cruz says he’s ready and wants to be in the lineup soon.”
If it comes back clean, De La Cruz says he’s ready and wants to be in the lineup soon.
Social Media Reacts
GettyElly de la Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after flying out against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Cincinnati Reds Make Elly De La Cruz Announcement After Exit From Braves Game