Overview
- President Nick Krall disclosed on the Reds Hot Stove show that De La Cruz began dealing with a left quad issue toward the end of July 2025.
- Krall later clarified that his on-air description of a partial tear meant a strain he characterized as nagging rather than serious.
- De La Cruz appeared in all 162 games as his power, stolen-base rate, and defensive metrics declined in the second half, which the team linked to the injury.
- No surgery was performed, and the shortstop has been rehabbing throughout the offseason with expectations he will be full-go for Spring Training 2026.
- The revelation has prompted questions about playing a young cornerstone through injury even as Cincinnati clinched the final National League wild-card spot.