Elly De La Cruz

Elly De La Cruz went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Reds' 5-4 victory over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a tough day at the plate, De La Cruz managed to swipe a base and draw a walk. This performance underscores a concerning trend for the young shortstop, who has a high strikeout rate of 0.325 this season. While his speed remains a valuable asset, evidenced by his 32 stolen bases, his batting average and on-base skills need improvement to maximize his fantasy impact. Owners should monitor his progress closely, as his ability to contribute in multiple categories could be hindered by his contact issues.

Elly De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the Reds' 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

While not a standout game by any means, De La Cruz's ability to contribute crucially to his team's victory is notable. His season has been a mixed bag, with a batting average of .251 and a high strikeout rate of .321, but his speed on the bases with 31 stolen bases and power with nine homers show his potential dual-threat capability. His performance today, although modest, continues to underscore his importance in the Reds lineup and his potential upside in fantasy leagues, especially for those in need of stolen bases and occasional power surges.

Elly De La Cruz went 4-for-4 in the Reds' 7-2 victory over the Dodgers, delivering a double, driving in one run, scoring three times, and swiping four bases.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores De La Cruz's growing reputation as a dynamic fantasy asset, particularly in categories like stolen bases and runs scored. His ability to combine speed with a solid batting average (.277) and power (9 homers) makes him a valuable all-around contributor. While his high strikeout rate (0.306) remains a concern, his consistent ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities (0.384 wOBA) can offset those strikeouts in most fantasy formats. His multi-category contributions, especially in stolen bases (30 this season), should keep him high on fantasy radars.

Elly De La Cruz is back in the Reds lineup on Thursday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

De La Cruz is back at shortstop after getting the day off on Wednesday. He is hitting No. 2 in the lineup for the Reds.

Elly De La Cruz is out of the Reds’ starting lineup Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

De La Cruz will get a day of rest in the series finale against Arizona. Santiago Espinal will man shortstop and hit eighth.