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Top Prospect Edwin Arroyo Promoted by the Cincinnati Reds

News broke on Monday that shortstop Elly De La Cruz would land on the injured list with a hamstring injury. That was the bad news. The good news? Top prospect Edwin Arroyo would join the Cincinnati Reds and is set to make his major-league debut.

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Terry Francona’s simple message to Reds’ Edwin Arroyo ahead of MLB debut

The Cincinnati Reds will be welcoming a new face to the lineup on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals. Earlier in the day, the Reds placed Elly De La Cruz on the IL due to a hamstring strain.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Reds Officially Announce Elly De La Cruz Injury Timeline

Earlier today, the Cincinnati Reds placed superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury. Now, the severity of the injury has been identified and the Reds have an idea of when their franchise player will be back on the field.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Partnership With Burger Chain

The Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-4. Now, into June of the 2026 MLB season, Cincinnati is 30-28 and in fifth place in the National League Central.

Chase Burns News / Athlon Sports / June 1

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

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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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 1

Reds Call Up Top Prospect for MLB Debut Following Elly De La Cruz Injury

The Cincinnati Reds are turning to one of the franchise's top prospects in the wake of shortstop Elly De La Cruz suffering an injury on Sunday. The Reds have called up infielder Edwin Arroyo for his big league debut, the team announced on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / June 1

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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.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Reds lose Elly De La Cruz to IL due to hamstring strain

The Cincinnati Reds placed Elly De La Cruz on the injured list due to a right hamstring strain on Monday, the team announced. De La Cruz suffered the injury during the Reds’ 6-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.