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Elly De La Cruz Becomes First Since 1900 With 10 HR and 8 SB Before May

His surge heightens the stakes of stalled extension talks.

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.