Reds' Elly De La Cruz gets shocking $225 million contract update originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Cincinnati Reds apparently made a huge effort to extend Elly De La Cruz for a decade.

The Cincinnati Reds have made moves to improve their bullpen this offseason, but many fans want to see them add a power hitter. We asked manager Terry Francona about that in our 1-on-1 interview.

The Cincinnati Reds offered star shortstop Elly De La Cruz a historic contract extension that he turned down in 2025, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall revealed Friday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Potential Team-Record Contract Last Spring. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz is the Reds’ best position player since longtime first baseman Joey Votto, so it stands to reason that De La Cruz should be compensated like Votto.

Elly De La Cruz is one of the brightest young stars in baseball, and at just 24 years old, he’s already made quite a name for himself. So it’s no surprise that the Reds would want to sign him to a long-term extension.

In Cincinnati for Redsfest, Francona saw the Los Angeles Dodgers spend even more to add outfielder Kyle Tucker, and the New York Mets — the team the Reds edged for the final playoff spot last season — spend big on shortstop Bo Bichette even though their infield was already full.

Nunez, a former standout for the Dominican Republic's U15 World Cup team, is praised for his "advanced eye at the plate among his age group" and his quick bat. His athleticism and skills suggest he will remain a center fielder long-term.

Cincinnati, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Atlanta among nine teams that have canceled their contract with the FanDuel Sports Network for the 2026 season as Opening Day looms 11 weeks away.

On Wednesday, the Reds Community Fund, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) distributed close to $70,000 worth of baseball and softball equipment to 24 high schools and 14 youth organizations across Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.

Cincinnati Reds star infielder Elly De La Cruz said Jan. 16 at Redsfest that he doesn't intend to play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. De La Cruz, a National League All-Star the past two seasons,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi as Reds Don’t Want to Block Sal Stewart as Opportunity Emerges.