Reds' Elly De La Cruz homers from both sides of the plate in spring training
Budding Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz homered from both sides of the plate in a Saturday spring-training game.FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
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Gabriel Arias - Gets first crack at 2B Arias started at second base and went 1-for-2 in Saturday's spring game against Cincinnati.
Impact Second base is one position battle playing out during spring training. Arias was given the first start of the Cactus League -- he lined a slider to center field in his first at-bat -- and he'll be followed by others. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt told Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com on Saturday that "four or five guys" are in the mix. The most anticipated of the bunch is prospect Juan Brito, who slashed .256/.365/.443 with 21 homers and 13 steals in 2024 at Triple-A Columbus. Over the coming weeks, expect to see Brito along with Tyler Freeman, Angel Martinez and Daniel Schneemann at the keystone.
FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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Triston McKenzie - Cedes homer in spring debut McKenzie allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over two innings in Saturday's spring game against the Reds.
Impact McKenzie is looking to turn the page on a disappointing 2024, when he finished the season at Triple-A Columbus. He mainly used his four-seamer, which was noticeably higher than the 91.1 mph it averaged last season, and gave up a lot of hard contact, including a first-inning home run to Elly De La Cruz. It was an efficient outing for the right-hander, who got several quick outs during his first Cactus League outing.
FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Graham Ashcraft - Throws two scoreless innings Ashcraft allowed one hit and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Saturday's split-squad spring game against the Brewers.
Impact That's a strong start for Ashcraft, who is looking to claim a spot in the Reds' rotation. This was the first time pitching in a game environment since he was placed on the injured list last July with elbow soreness. Once a lock for the rotation, Ashcraft needs to win a spot this spring. He told C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic that he picked up good routines during rehab and it carried over into Saturday's outing. With a couple of starter candidates delayed this spring -- Andrew Abbott (shoulder) and Rhett Lowder (elbow) -- Ashcraft is in a good position to claim a spot in the rotation, although ever since he was drafted in 2019, the team has discussed a move to the bullpen. The right-hander said he's open for either role.
FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Elly De La Cruz is already in midseason form showing off the power in spring debut The Cincinnati Reds have a rising star in the making with Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz showed off the power in the team's spring training ope...
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