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Scouting Report
Updated May 15, 2026
Elly De La Cruz, a 24-year-old Cincinnati Reds shortstop, has emerged as an MVP candidate and one of MLB's best all-around players through on-field results. His recent mechanical adjustments have dramatically improved his performance against left-handed pitching, positioning him as an elite fantasy baseball prospect with exceptional physical tools.
Strengths
- + Improvement against left-handed pitching with swing mechanical adjustments
- + Elite all-around player status at age 24
- + MVP candidate caliber performance
- + Elite physical tools and raw power
- + Strong throwing arm and defensive capabilities
- + Coaching support from experienced mentors
Weaknesses
- - Historical inconsistent hitting performance
- - Possible advanced metrics undervaluation concerns
About
Elly De La Cruz is a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds.
Player Overview
Position
SS
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Recent News
Elly De La Cruz: Blasts 11th homer in loss
May 18, 2026
Gavin Williams picked up his sixth win of the year in Sunday's 10-3 victory over the Reds, tossing six innings of two-run ball while striking out seven.
May 17, 2026
Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a run scored as the Reds fell to the Nationals 8-7 in 10 innings on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
Reds move up Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart in lineup shuffle
May 13, 2026
TJ Friedl is back in the leadoff spot on Tuesday after sitting against a right-hander for the first time this season on Sunday.
May 12, 2026