Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz shows off dynamic leg workout with ease

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz led all of baseball with 67 stolen bases, eight more than second-placed LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, in 2024. This was a big jump from De La Cruz, who had 35 stolen bases last year and is now emerging as a speedster on running bases.

To do what he does for 162 games, sneaking bases at full speed, De La Cruz follows an intense leg routine, which he posted on his Instagram story on Thursday.

Along with his fellow Reds teammate, De La Cruz can be seen doing a leg exercise where he raises his step with another leg supported on the bench behind and makes a movement while carrying some weight disc in his hand.

Elly De La Cruz's Instagram story

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New Reds manager has high hopes from Elly De La Cruz

Newly appointed Reds manager Terry Francona wants nothing but the best for his star shortstop/ Elly De La Cruz is coming off his maiden All-Star season and will look to get even better, mostly on hitting numbers.

Last month, after being named the new Reds manager, Francona shared his lofty expectations from De La Cruz.

"My goal for him is not just to be an exciting, good player," Francona said. "It's to be one of the best players in baseball on one of the best teams in baseball."

Apart from the MLB high of 67 stolen bases, Elly De La Cruz slashed .259/.339/.471 with 25 home runs and 76 RBIs. The only concerning bit was his 218 strikeouts. which leads all hitters in both NL and AL.

With the offseason coming along, many Reds fans will hope that the club locks the shortstop up to a long-term deal. It would be in Cincinnati's best interest to do so, but the shortstop has three more years left with the Reds.

Rather than holding him with one year to go and trading him off, the management must give his agent Scott Boras an offer he can't decline.