Elly De La Cruz Trade Buzz Addressed by Reds President Amid 2026 MLB Free Agency

Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations, Nick Krall, told reporters on Tuesday that the Reds "haven't had any conversations" about Elly De La Cruz this offseason with other teams but added he's "never going to say never."

"We have three years of control," Krall added . "He's a really good player on our club. If there's something out there and someone wants to come to us and talk about it—he's a great player and I love having him on our team."

De La Cruz, 24, is the face of the Reds and one of the most exciting young players in the sport. The two-time All-Star hit .283 with 30 homers, 79 RBI, 99 runs, 30 stolen bases and a .880 OPS in 2026 and just about every contender in the sport likely would be calling Krall if there was any possibility of De La Cruz being moved.

Thus far, that seems incredibly unlikely. Granted, De La Cruz may eventually grow weary of Cincinnati's mediocrity, with the team only registering one playoff berth in his four seasons and a 317-331 record in that time.

But for now, the Reds have little incentive to trade the most exciting player they've had in years.