Overview
- De La Cruz pulled up rounding first on a deep hit and left the Reds’ game with right hamstring tightness on May 31, an injury captured and reported by multiple outlets.
- He underwent an MRI the next morning and the team placed him on the 10‑day injured list on Monday after the scan showed a right hamstring strain.
- Cincinnati recalled top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo from Triple‑A Louisville and made other roster moves to supply infield depth and a left‑handed arm to the roster.
- The club has not disclosed the strain’s grade or a return timeline, which puts De La Cruz’s consecutive‑games streak and availability for the coming days in jeopardy given how hamstring injuries affect speed‑dependent players.
- De La Cruz has been the Reds’ offensive catalyst this season with strong power and speed numbers, and his absence could force lineup shifts and give Arroyo an immediate chance to impact Cincinnati’s offense.