Dodgers fans lobbying for Elly De La Cruz trade don't understand Reds' reality

Some Dodgers fans have called for the team to trade for Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, but the Cincinnati organization has no incentive to deal their star player. De La Cruz has three remaining years of arbitration eligibility, meaning the Reds can retain him at below-market rates before he reaches free agency. The article argues the Reds should instead improve their roster around De La Cruz, alongside young talent like pitcher Chase Burns and rookie Sal Stewart, rather than trading away their franchise cornerstone.

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