POSTERIOR · WIRE
InjuryCINMay 31, 2026, 6:42 PM EDTConfidence 90%

Elly De La Cruz Exits Game With Hamstring Tightness, MRI Scheduled

The Reds star shortstop felt tightness rounding first base and stopped himself, with an MRI set for the following day to determine next steps.

Elly De La Cruz exited Cincinnati's win over Atlanta in the fifth inning after feeling tightness in his right hamstring while rounding first base on a line drive. Team trainers visited him on the field before he was removed from the game. Manager Terry Francona confirmed an MRI is scheduled for the next day. De La Cruz expressed belief he avoided serious damage by stopping quickly, but his availability for the upcoming series against Kansas City beginning Monday is uncertain.

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