Elly De La Cruz is staying at shortstop.<\/p>\n
At least that is the word from the Cincinnati Reds on October 6, 2025. Cincinnati\u2019s President of Baseball Operations, Nick Krall, confirmed that the offseason plan is that De La Cruz will be the Reds’ shortstop in 2026.<\/p>\n
According to Charlie Goldsmith<\/a>, there was a big feeling of \u201cstatus quo\u201d as Krall and Reds general manager Brad Meador met with the media on Monday. Though they did make a statement on one change with their budding superstar in 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cHe got tired toward the middle of the season,\u201d Krall said. \u201cIt caught up with him. We talked about what\u2019s the best way to deploy him moving forward on a daily basis.\u201d<\/p>\n It was clear that De La Cruz\u2019s quest for 162 took a toll on him that he was not prepared for. It seemed as though he had lost his plate discipline late in the season and returned to very erratic play with the glove. Even just a few off days will go a long way next year.<\/p>\n As for his potion, Krall made no bones about whether they have considered a change.<\/p>\n \u201cAs of right now, no,\u201d he said. \u201cHe had some hiccups defensively in the second half of the season. We\u2019ve got to figure out how to clean those up and get him to become a better shortstop and make those routine plays.\u201d<\/p>\n One would have to think the Reds will need to make a change at that position if nothing improves with De La Cruz\u2019s consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n Make sure you\u00a0bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/p>\n Reds Infielder Matt McLain Reflects on Frustrating Season After Wild Card Series Loss<\/a><\/p>\n One Under-The-Radar Reds Prospect Participating in Arizona Fall League<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds on Wrong Side of History After Another Postseason Loss<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves\u2019 40-Man Roster<\/a><\/p>\n Exclusive Interview With Cincinnati Reds Minor League All-Star<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Squander Chances in Season-Ending Loss to Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Sal Stewart Makes Reds History in Game 2 of National League Wild Card Series<\/a><\/p>\n Former Reds Pitcher Gets Out of Bases-Loaded Jam for Yankees, Has Epic Reaction<\/a><\/p>\n MLB Analyst Suggests Reds’ Ace Hunter Greene Was Tipping Pitches Against Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Make Major League Baseball History<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Utility Player Elects Free Agency<\/a><\/p>\n Four Cincinnati Reds Players Nominated For All-MLB Team<\/a><\/p>\n Reds Become First Team Ever to Reach Playoffs Without Meeting These Statistical Marks<\/a><\/p>\n Brent Suter Does Impression of Terry Francona After Reds Clinch Playoff Berth<\/a><\/p>\n Milwaukee Brewers Show Pure Class After Cincinnati Reds Clinch Playoff Spot<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Fan Favorite Claimed By Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Wake Forest Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former George Mason Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n —–<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter\/X:\u00a0@RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n