Elly De La Cruz Joins Elite Reds 30-30 Club in Historic 2026 Season

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz officially achieved the first 30-home run, 30-stolen base season of his career after swiping third base against Toronto. He joins Eric Davis, Barry Larkin, and Brandon Phillips as the only players in franchise history to accomplish the feat, while also adding 30 doubles. De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run double and a steal in Friday's 6-5 loss, bringing his season line to a .285 average, .888 OPS, 30 homers, and 30 stolen bases.