JUNE 2, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM
Terry Francona: Reds' Elly De La Cruz decided to stay through Wednesday's game vs. Brewers Elly De La Cruz will depart the Cincinnati Reds to mourn the death of his older sister following this week's home series against the Milwauk...
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JUNE 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Continuing rehab assignment Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that Encarnacion-Strand (back) will remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville to begin the week, aCharlie Goldsmith of the Day...
Impact Francona's comments suggest that Encarnacion-Strand isn't dealing with any physical setbacks since kicking off his rehab assignment May 22. Instead, the Reds want the 25-year-old to stockpile some more at-bats in the minors to get his timing back at the plate after he had struggled to begin the season before getting hurt and then being out of action for more than a month. Between stops in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Louisville during his rehab assignment, Encarnacion-Strand has slashed .355/.412/.742 with seven extra-base hits and a 2:8 BB:K over 34 plate appearances. The Reds could revisit adding Encarnacion-Strand back to the active roster following Thursday's off day.
JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Espinal - Sitting out Monday Espinal is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Brewers.
Impact Espinal has been an everyday player for the Reds since late April but will get a day of rest for the series opener. Garrett Hampson will handle third base and bat ninth Monday.
JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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Matt McLain - Getting breather Monday McLain is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Brewers.
Impact It's a routine day off for McLain, who has picked up just one hit over his last five games. Gavin Lux will handle second base in the series opener.
JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Elly De La Cruz - Going on bereavement list Wednesday De La Cruz will be placed on the bereavement list after Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact De La Cruz's older sister passed away Saturday, so he will be given time away from the club. It's not clear how long he might be away, but by rule, he must miss a minimum of three games while on the bereavement list. With that in mind, De La Cruz appears in line to miss the Reds' entire three-game series versus the Diamondbacks this weekend.
JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
