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Reds Pull Off Unlikely Series Win over Cubs, Lose De La Cruz (Quad)
On Sunday, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Cruz exited the 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning due to left quad tightness, though the team remains optimistic about his immediate status.
Manager Terry Francona noted the injury is in the upper quad, where Cruz previously played through a "partial tear" during the second half of the 2025 season.
Cruz, who is batting.271 with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs in 118 games this season, went 2-for-4 with a run before being replaced by infielder Matt McLain.
Team officials will evaluate Cruz in Cincinnati to determine his status, with Francona suggesting he might serve as designated hitter against the Padres.
These injury concerns emerge as the Reds, currently 64-72 and fifth in the Central, look toward a bounce-back season next year while developing foundational pieces for future playoff runs.