Elly De La Cruz is giving Reds fans something baseball needs more of

Elly De La Cruz suffered a small left quad strain during a game against the Cubs but returned to the Reds' lineup as designated hitter for their series against the Padres, drawing concern from some fans about his health given a similar injury last August. Manager Terry Francona moved De La Cruz off shortstop to reduce physical strain, and the medical staff is monitoring the injury closely while De La Cruz has committed to reporting if it worsens. The article argues that De La Cruz's willingness to play through a minor injury represents a valuable approach increasingly rare in modern baseball, contrasting with other players' tendency to sit out with minor ailments.

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