Reds News: Elly De La Cruz HR streak, Emilio Pagán's contract, Sonny Gray's future

Elly De La Cruz is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak with home runs in five consecutive games, posting a .484 batting average during that span. The Reds shortstop will face the Brewers on Friday with a chance to extend his homer streak, having hit nine home runs in 44 career games against Milwaukee. Closer Emilio Pagán, who signed a one-year, $10 million deal with a $10 million player option for 2027, is expected to exercise his option and remain with Cincinnati, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Former Reds pitcher Sonny Gray, now with the Boston Red Sox, is considering retirement after the 2026 season due to family obligations.

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