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Elly De La Cruz Battles Injury as Reds Falter

11/20/2025

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Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds shortstop, played through a partially torn quad during the 2025 season.
De La Cruz's batting average fell from .284 to .236 in the second half.
His defense also declined, with 12 errors before the injury and 14 after.
Despite the injury, De La Cruz tried to play every day, and the Reds were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Story summary

Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds shortstop, played through a partially torn quad during the 2025 season.
De La Cruz's batting average fell from .284 to .236 in the second half.
His defense also declined, with 12 errors before the injury and 14 after.
Despite the injury, De La Cruz tried to play every day, and the Reds were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers.