Reds get encouraging Elly De La Cruz update ahead of Padres series

Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Cubs with left quad tightness but both he and manager Terry Francona downplayed the injury's severity. De La Cruz will play in Monday's series opener against San Diego as the designated hitter rather than at shortstop, with Matt McLain taking over at the position. The move comes as a precaution after De La Cruz has dealt with leg injuries in each of the past two seasons.

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