Elly De La Cruz will depart the Cincinnati Reds to mourn the death of his older sister following this week's home series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

According to a report from MLB.com, Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday the plan is for De La Cruz to play through the end of the three-game series, then return to the Dominic

Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz endured an emotional Sunday as he chose to play one day after the death of his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez. De La Cruz honored her memory with "RIP" written on his cleats and hat for the game against the host Chicago Cubs.