Elly De La Cruz Headlines Dozen Cincinnati Reds Heading to Arbitration

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz is projected to command a $7.9 million salary in his first trip through the arbitration process this winter, headlining a group of a dozen Reds players heading to arbitration. Following a standout season where he joined the 30-30 club with 30 home runs and numerous steals, De La Cruz leads an arbitration class expected to cost nearly $43 million as the franchise weighs its expensive roster core against future financial flexibility.