Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain. The injury ends his streak of 276 consecutive games played.
An MRI confirmed the strain, which is expected to sideline the two-time All-Star for two to four weeks. Manager Terry Francona said the injury is between a Grade 1 and 2 strain and noted that De La Cruz received treatment similar to a PRP injection for soft tissue issues.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz ran the bases on Monday as he continues his recovery from a right hamstring strain. He has been on the 10-day injured list since June 1. De La Cruz is scheduled to repeat the exercise on Tuesday.
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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday to halt a three-game losing streak. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz left the game in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness. An MRI is scheduled for Monday morning.
The San Diego Padres received a pair of injury updates on Friday as left fielder Ramón Laureano underwent surgery on his right hip and right-hander Jeremiah Estrada was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
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The Chicago White Sox placed first baseman Munetaka Murakami on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. The injury occurred during Friday's 4-3 walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers. Murakami is expected to miss four to six weeks.