Overview
- De La Cruz ran the bases, took infield grounders and hit in batting practice at Great American Ball Park on June 15 as the club advanced his activity toward a rehab stint.
- A follow‑up scan on June 12 showed roughly 90 percent healing, prompting the Reds to increase his on‑field work but keep the return cautious.
- Manager Terry Francona said a Minor League rehab assignment could begin this coming weekend if there are no setbacks, with Triple‑A Louisville the preferred destination.
- Before his June 1 IL placement for a right hamstring strain, De La Cruz was hitting .280 with a .855 OPS, 12 home runs and 10 steals, and the Reds have gone 3‑9 since he was sidelined.
- The club is weighing logistics and medical clearance for a rehab stop because hamstring strains have high recurrence risk for speed‑dependent players, and any MLB activation would follow a successful rehab and medical sign‑off, possibly in the June 22–24 home series.