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Why Chase Burns Was Scratched Ahead of Tonight's Start

The Cincinnati Reds will be without their budding ace for tonight's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Reds announced that Chase Burns was scratched ahead of Monday's matchup due to an illness.

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Chase Burns scratched with illness; Edwin Arroyo to debut vs. Royals

It has been quite the administrative few days for the Cincinnati Reds. Fresh off a weekend that saw them need to place both Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson on the injured list, the Reds were forced to place star Elly De La Cruz on there due to hamstring issues earlier on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 06/01/2026: Reds Calling up Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds enter their new series with the Kansas City Royals. They have a 30-28 record. The team is sitting in fifth place in the NL Central.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 1

Reds place SS Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) on IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed two-time All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain. De La Cruz, 24, exited in the fifth inning of Sunday's win against Atlanta after feeling tightness in the hamstring while running to first base.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / June 1

Cincinnati Reds minor leaguers who crushed the month of May

The month of May is in the rearview mirror, and a handful of select Cincinnati Reds farmhands are going to look back on it fondly for quite some time.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Reds Call Up Top Prospect Amid Elly De La Cruz Injury

Leg injuries rarely end well for baseball players, especially for those who rely on power and speed. For the Cincinnati Reds, the writing was on the wall when superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a hamstring strain.

Cincinnati Reds News / HITC / June 1

Elly De La Cruz exits early with hamstring tightness, and the Cincinnati Reds wait on Monday’s MRI

Elly De La Cruz pulled up rounding first base on Sunday, and the Reds now wait to find out how much it costs them. Cincinnati’s All-Star shortstop left the fifth inning of a 6-4 win over the Braves with right hamstring tightness and is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 1

3 Reds Players That Must Step Up in the Absence of Elly De La Cruz

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a much-needed win over the Atlanta Braves in the series finale on Sunday. However, it wasn't all a victory Sunday. After a smash hit to the gap of right and center field, Reds star Elly De La Cruz hobbled his way down the first base line and was immediately pulled from the game by manager Terry Francona.

Edwin Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Reds Place Elly De La Cruz On Injured List, Promote Edwin Arroyo

The Reds announced Monday that they’ve placed star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring and recalled top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo from Triple-A Louisville for his major league debut.

Eugenio Suarez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 1

Why the Reds Need Eugenio Suárez to Get Hot Soon

As the Cincinnati Reds were just outs away from securing a big win on Sunday vs the Atlanta Braves, Eugenio Suarez gave his team a much-needed add-on run with a solo home run to put the Reds up 6-3.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 1

Former Trade Acquisition Is Beginning to Gain Momentum in the Reds System

The Cincinnati Reds had four Minor League affiliates in action on Sunday. Double-A pitcher Jose Acuna had a great outing against the Knoxville Smokies.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 1

Reds Look to Bounce Back Against Royals Following Tough Series Loss

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday afternoon to break a three-game losing streak. The Reds are now 30-28 and sit in last place in the NL Central, six games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

What Happened To Elly De La Cruz? Latest Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the last playoff berth in the National League last year to end their postseason drought. However, Elly De La Cruz played a subdued role for the team by his elite standards, with the superstar shortstop playing through the campaign with a leg injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Elly De La Cruz To Undergo MRI On Right Hamstring

Elly De La Cruz left the Reds’ 6-4 win over the Braves today due to what the club described as right hamstring tightness. The star shortstop cracked a line drive to the gap in right-center field during the fifth inning of the game, yet held up at first base in obvious discomfort, and then left the game after a visit from team trainers.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz gets hopeful injury update after hamstring scare

With Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz suffering a hamstring injury in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, winning 6-4, the player would give an update on how he’s feeling.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Elly De La Cruz Shares Optimistic Health Update After Reds' 6-4 Win Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds welcomed the hottest team in baseball this weekend when they took on the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. It was a series the Reds would need to steal, but unfortunately, they just couldn't.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Terry Francona Gives Update on Elly De La Cruz After Scary Moment in Win Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep in their 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Everyone knew this series would be a tough one. Unfortunately, the Reds were unable to defy the odds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 31

Eugenio Suarez, JJ Bleday help Reds snap Braves' win streak

Eugenio Suarez homered and drove in two runs, JJ Bleday had a pair of RBI doubles and the Cincinnati Reds earned a 6-4 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Reds Salvage Series Finale Against Braves, But Elly De La Cruz Injury Looms Large

Here’s the good news: the Reds won on Sunday, a 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves to salvage a game in the three-game series. Now for the bad news: Elly

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Edwin Arroyo's Path to Cincinnati Just Got Much Clearer After Elly De La Cruz Injury

The Cincinnati Reds have a decision to make when it comes to who is going to play at shortstop with Elly De La Cruz leaving Sunday's game due to injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 31

Reds SS Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) leaves game

Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the visiting Atlanta Braves after injuring his right hamstring trying to leg out a likely extra-base hit.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Elly De La Cruz leaves game with concerning injury

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday’s game with a concerning injury he suffered while running the bases. De La Cruz ripped a ball up the gap during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Elly De La Cruz Injury Update: Reds Make Announcement During Braves Game

Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves early due to an injury. In the bottom of the fifth inning, De La Cruz rocketed a ball into the right-center field gap, and as he got to first base, he pulled up and did not advance to second on what would usually be a stand-up double.

Graham Ashcraft News / Just Baseball / May 31

The Reds Have Lost Their Best Closing Option at the Worst Time

Since making the transition from the starting rotation to the bullpen prior to the 2025 MLB season, Graham Ashcraft has become one of the Cincinnati Reds‘ best relief options.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Reds Designate Kyle Nicolas For Assignment, Select Lyon Richardson

The Reds are shuffling the bullpen. Right-hander Pierce Johnson is headed to the injured list with right elbow inflammation, the club announced. Righty Lyon Richardson is returning to the big-league club to take his spot.