Elly De La Cruz Returns to Reds

Elly De La Cruz is back on track after a 19-game absence due to a hamstring strain, poised to return Tuesday as the Reds welcome him back with renewed energy. He’s been crushing rehab swings and even homered in his first rehab start — so much so he texted the manager he’d be back soon. But the team wisely opted for caution over speed. His injury snapped his 276-game streak — one of the longest for a Reds player — but he’s still hitting .280 with 12 homers before the setback. The Reds, meanwhile, are showing signs of life after a solid series against the Yankees, though they remain in last place in their division. De La Cruz’s return could be the spark this team needs. 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/a1ab850ecaa08791