De La Cruz Returns as Reds Turn to Bleday

Elly De La Cruz is back on track after a hamstring layoff, and his return could be the shot in the arm the struggling Cincinnati Reds desperately need. Slumping since early June and now in last place, the team is banking on his power and speed to turn things around before the All-Star break. To make room, outfielder Will Benson — who’s been hitting poorly — gets sent down to Triple-A, opening the door for younger players like JJ Bleday to step up. This move signals the Reds’ priority: putting their best players on the field now. De La Cruz’s elite performance could be the spark that reignites their playoff hopes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f01a08dd1af17700