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Cincinnati Reds activate shortstop Elly De La Cruz

PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2026, 2:57 PM ET

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Cincinnati, USA — The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the club announced on June 23, 2026. De La Cruz, 24, had been sidelined since May 31 with a right hamstring strain suffered while running to first base against the Atlanta Braves. His first major league injured-list stint ended a streak of 276 consecutive games, the sixth-longest by a Reds player in the expansion era. To clear roster space, the Reds optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville as the team seeks to stabilize its struggling offense.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jul 30, 2024 De La Cruz consecutive games begin
2024-2026 De La Cruz plays every game
May 31, 2026 Suffers right hamstring strain
Early Jun 2026 Placed on 10-day injured list
Jun 1-22, 2026 Reds go 7-12 without him
Jun 23, 2026 Reds announce roster move
Today Activated for game versus Brewers

News Intelligence

De La Cruz's return could boost the Reds' offense, which has been struggling. If you're a Reds fan, this could mean more exciting games ahead. If you're into fantasy baseball, consider adding De La Cruz back to your lineup.