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Story summary
- Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will return to a leg kick in 2026 to boost his power.
- De La Cruz endured a challenging 2025 season marked by a quad injury and personal pressures.
- Coaches believe the leg kick will make De La Cruz a more dangerous hitter especially with Eugenio Suárez in the lineup.
- The Reds view De La Cruz as a developing superstar in 2026.
