Overview

• Genelis De La Cruz died on May 31 in Sabana Grande de Boyá after a prolonged battle with health issues
• On June 1 at Wrigley Field, the 23-year-old shortstop hit a two-run homer—his 50th career blast—and gestured skyward over his heart in tribute
• He personalized his uniform with ‘RIP Manita’ on his cleats and ‘RIP Genelis’ on his hat to honor his late sister throughout the game
• Manager Terry Francona and the Reds organization pledged full support and flexibility for De La Cruz’s availability during this period
• De La Cruz will finish the series against the Milwaukee Brewers before taking three to seven days of MLB bereavement leave to join family in the Dominican Republic, where his sister’s two young daughters remain in relatives’ care