CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 31: Elly 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.

Reds' De La Cruz lands on IL for 1st time with hamstring strain

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The Cincinnati Reds placed star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, the club announced Monday.

De La Cruz, who had never previously been on the IL in his four-year career, pulled up while running to first base on a hit in the fifth inning of Sunday's 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

(Video source: MLB.com)

The two-time All-Star played in 276 consecutive games dating back to 2024 before his injury.

De La Cruz has 12 homers with 37 RBIs, 10 stolen bases, and an .855 OPS across 58 contests this season.

The Reds also recalled infielder Edwin Arroyo, selected left-hander Brandon Leibrandt, and designated right-hander Yunior Marte.

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