Overview
- De La Cruz became the first MLB player since 1900 with at least 10 home runs and eight steals before May, according to the Reds.
- He led a win over the Rockies with a 3-for-4 night that included a home run and four RBIs.
- His 10th homer put him alongside Hall of Famer Tony Perez as the only Reds to reach double-digit homers before May.
- Cincinnati is 18-10 and atop the NL Central, with his rebound credited as a key driver of the start.
- The Athletic reported the Reds offered a record extension in the offseason, yet agent Scott Boras makes an in-season deal unlikely.