CINCINNATI — Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been one of baseball's most exciting players since he entered the big leagues in 2023. New manager Terry Francona is hoping to get the most out of De La Cruz in hopes of making him great.

The newest manager of the Cincinnati Reds, Terry Francona, has revealed his high hopes for the team's young superstar Elly De La Cruz.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz led all of baseball with 67 stolen bases, eight more than second-placed LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, in 2024.

When manager Terry Francona retired from the Cleveland Guardians after the 2023 season, many figured that the masterful manager was stepping away from the game for good.