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Reds Place Elly De La Cruz on IL, Streak Ends.

6/2/2026

Summary

De La Cruz Injured

Reds placed shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the injured list on June 1, 2026 after a hamstring strain in the win over Atlanta.
An MRI showed a Grade 1-2 strain and he expects De La Cruz to miss two to four weeks.
The injury ended De La Cruz’s 276-game streak, the sixth-longest for a Reds player.
Reds recalled infielder Edwin Arroyo from Triple-A Louisville and selected pitcher Brandon Leibrandt, while designating Yunior Marte for assignment.

Summary

Francona Shifts Rotation

Manager Terry Francona announced that right-hander Chase Burns will start the next game, shifting the rotation.
Interpreter Tomas Vera translated player Elly De La Cruz’s hamstring tightness report after the Braves game.
With Elly De La Cruz out, the Reds will rotate player Matt McLain and player Spencer Steer at shortstop for flexibility.
The club designated right-hander Yunior Marte for assignment and promoted left-handed pitcher Brandon Leibrandt from Triple-A, adding a south-paw starter option.

History

Historical Context

The 2004 Boston Red Sox, managed by Terry Francona, became the first MLB team to erase a 3-0 postseason deficit and win the World Series, ending an 86-year championship drought and sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals. That depth-first comeback model is cited by the 2026 Cincinnati Reds as they reshuffle their roster, hoping similar agility can sustain a playoff push.

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De La Cruz Injured

Reds placed shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the injured list on June 1, 2026 after a hamstring strain in the win over Atlanta.
An MRI showed a Grade 1-2 strain and he expects De La Cruz to miss two to four weeks.
The injury ended De La Cruz’s 276-game streak, the sixth-longest for a Reds player.
Reds recalled infielder Edwin Arroyo from Triple-A Louisville and selected pitcher Brandon Leibrandt, while designating Yunior Marte for assignment.

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