Reds’ Elly De La Cruz is activated after spending 3 weeks on injured list with strained hamstring

By: The Associated Press Posted: 2:12 PM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz was back in the Cincinnati Reds' lineup for Tuesday night's game against Milwaukee after spending just over three weeks on the injured list.

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz was back in the Cincinnati Reds' lineup for Tuesday night's game against Milwaukee after spending just over three weeks on the injured list.

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz was back in the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup for Tuesday night’s game against Milwaukee after spending just over three weeks on the injured list.

The Reds announced they activated the two-time All-Star shortstop, who strained his right hamstring on May 31, and optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville.

De La Cruz completed a three-game rehab assignment at Louisville over the weekend. He homered and played five innings at shortstop on Friday, was 0 for 3 as the designated hitter Saturday and 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and an error on Sunday.