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Reds Eye Billion-Dollar Deal for Star Elly De La Cruz

1/23/2026

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The Cincinnati Reds may offer Elly De La Cruz a billion-dollar, long-term extension, per The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans.
De La Cruz previously rejected a franchise-record deal that would have made him Reds' highest-paid player.
Rosecrans notes De La Cruz could be a 'billion-dollar' player, but the figure seems unlikely next to Soto's $765 million.
De La Cruz is represented by Scott Boras and is focusing on the upcoming season.

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The Cincinnati Reds may offer Elly De La Cruz a billion-dollar, long-term extension, per The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans.
De La Cruz previously rejected a franchise-record deal that would have made him Reds' highest-paid player.
Rosecrans notes De La Cruz could be a 'billion-dollar' player, but the figure seems unlikely next to Soto's $765 million.
De La Cruz is represented by Scott Boras and is focusing on the upcoming season.