Elly De La Cruz Highlights Young Reds Core In 2026 Season Review

Elly De La Cruz added two WAR to his previous season's total, anchoring the Cincinnati Reds' young talent alongside Chase Burns as the duo combined for over 10 WAR. Despite their standout individual contributions on cost-effective contracts, the Reds struggled as a team due to negative regression and roster weaknesses, finishing in last place and highlighting the challenge of surrounding elite young stars with sufficient depth.