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Elly De La Cruz, Reds not talking extension right now, says Jim Bowden
TL;DR
Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds are not currently discussing a contract extension, according to Jim Bowden. De La Cruz, 24, is under team control until 2029 and rejected an extension earlier this year.
Key points
- Elly De La Cruz is not discussing a contract extension with the Reds.
- He is under team control until 2029.
- De La Cruz rejected a contract extension earlier this year.
- He currently makes $800,000.
- He is not arbitration-eligible until 2027.
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Elly De La Cruz
As The Enquirer reported Monday, May 11, Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz had dinner with his agent Scott Boras.
The menu at Jeff Ruby's read, "Welcome back to Cincinnati, Scott Boras!"
De La Cruz, 24, makes $800,000 on his current contract and is under Cincinnati Reds control until 2029 and not arbitration-eligible until 2027. Earlier this year, he rejected a contract extension.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) hits a single against the Houston Astros May 9 at Great American Ball Park.
Tuesday, May 12, former Reds general manager Jim Bowden reached out to Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall and asked if they had engaged in extension talks.
"Not at this time," Krall replied.
Bowden, now an MLB analyst and insider for CBS Sports, posted the interaction on X.
De La Cruz, as of Tuesday morning, May 12, is hitting .288 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI through 41 games. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound, two-time All-Star is a lifetime .258 hitter with 70 home runs. His career-high in homers is 25 in 2024, the same year he had a career-best 67 steals. His top RBI season was 86 last year. He has not yet won a Gold Glove at shortstop.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Elly De La Cruz, Reds not talking extension right now, says Jim Bowden
Q&A
Why are the Reds not discussing a contract extension with Elly De La Cruz?
The Reds are not currently in talks for a contract extension with Elly De La Cruz, as confirmed by Jim Bowden.
What is Elly De La Cruz's current contract situation with the Reds?
Elly De La Cruz is making $800,000 and is under contract with the Cincinnati Reds until 2029, with arbitration eligibility starting in 2027.
When did Elly De La Cruz reject a contract extension?
Elly De La Cruz rejected a contract extension earlier this year.
