Overview
- Reds president Nick Krall said Cincinnati made a Spring 2025 extension that would have surpassed Joey Votto’s 10-year, $225 million franchise record.
- De La Cruz turned down the proposal and reiterated that his agent, Scott Boras, handles his contract matters.
- He remains pre-arbitration for 2026, is expected to reach arbitration next offseason, and is under team control through the 2029 season.
- After playing through a left quadriceps strain in the 2025 second half, he spent the offseason rehabbing, says he feels fine, and will not play in the World Baseball Classic at the team’s request.
- Reporting indicates the Reds will try to reopen talks in spring training, though a near-term agreement is considered unlikely.