Elly De La Cruz Still has High-End Upside Despite Step Back in 2025
Read the recent MLB news and rumors about Elly De La Cruz for fantasy baseball. In his first full MLB season in 2024, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly…
www.rotoballer.comHere’s the latest on Elly De La Cruz based on recent reporting:
- In 2025, De La Cruz played through a partially torn quad, which helped explain a second-half slump and a high level of endurance despite the injury. This context surfaced in statements from Reds leadership and later coverage.[3]
- Health updates heading into 2026 indicated he was feeling fully healthy again after offseason work to strengthen and recover, with expectations that improved health could boost his production and fantasy upside.[2][5]
- Off-field note: De La Cruz’s sister Genelis De La Cruz passed away in 2025, and he briefly left team activities to be with family, with reports noting his close family ties and private nature.[1]
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