The Cincinnati Reds missed the postseason for the fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 77-85 and coming in fourth place in the National League Central.
Although the Reds have struggled in recent years, their young core of players is still developing, and the team’s future appears bright.
One of those young players is shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who is only 23 years old and an electric five-tool player.
De La Cruz made an exciting announcement on social media on Monday.
“I’m excited to be on the cover of MLB the show 25,” De La Cruz said via B/R Walk-Off on ‘X.’
Elly De La Cruz announces that he’ll be on the cover of MLB The Show 25
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— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) January 27, 2025
De La Cruz announced that he would be the newest player to appear on the cover of the MLB The Show video game.
Some other star players to appear on the cover of the game include Fernando Tatis Jr. in 2021, Shohei Ohtani in 2022, Jazz Chisholm Jr. in 2023, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2024.
De La Cruz came into the league with the Reds in 2023 and has played for the organization for both of his seasons in the MLB.
In 2024, De La Cruz played in 160 games where he batted .259 with 25 home runs, 76 RBIs, 67 stolen bases, and a .809 OPS.
The MLB took notice of De La Cruz’s electric speed as soon as he made his debut in 2023, and he led the entire league in stolen bases in 2024.
While the Reds have struggled as a group, their young players are talented, and it will be interesting to see if they make the next step in 2025.
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