Will Elly De La Cruz Sign a Long-Term Contract With the Reds? Reds Broadcaster Tommy Thrall Weighs In

De La Cruz is set to become a free agent after the 2029 season.

Sep 24, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) throws to first base in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images

Reds broadcaster Tommy Thrall shared his thoughts on Elly De La Cruz's future in Cincinnati

"I think we all want to see that happen," Krall told Elliot Reiring. "I am sure there is nobody who wants to see that happen more than Nick Krall. If something happens in the game to where the economic situation changed drastically between now and Elly's free agency, then there's a chance."

So will it get done?

"Realistically, I don't necessarily see it happening," Thrall said. "Maybe I'll be wrong and I hope that I am, but given who is agent is and how his agent operates, it's going to be tough."

De La Cruz led the Reds with 25 home runs in the 2024 season and is set to become a free agent after the 2029 season.

#Reds radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall of if he believes the team will be able to extend Elly De La Cruz ⏬ pic.twitter.com/TMzkSGnYD1

— Chatterbox Sports (@CBoxSports) January 15, 2025

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

You May Also Like:

Cincinnati Reds Release Tribute Video Honoring Pete Rose Following His Death

Pete Rose Shared POWERFUL Thoughts on Possible Hall of Fame Induction Before He Died

Cincinnati Reds Star Matt McLain is Healthy, to Play in Arizona Fall League

Report: Cincinnati Reds Rule Out Six Popular Managerial Candidates

Cincinnati Reds Expected to Target Two Candidates for Manager Job, Including Former Red

Cincinnati Reds Expected to “Aggressively Pursue” Trade for 3-Time All-Star This Offseason

Three Qualities the Next Cincinnati Reds Manager Must Have

Skip Schumaker Has Key Trait Cincinnati Reds Are Looking For in Next Manager

Nine Candidates to be Next Manager of the Cincinnati Reds Following David Bell Firing

Rhett Lowder Dazzles in Final Appearance of 2024, Wraps Up Impressive First Season

Marty Brennaman Weighs in on Reds Manager Search, Believes They Should Target World Series Champion Terry Francona

Cincinnati Reds Will Have to Compete With Multiple Teams to Land Skip Schumaker

Look: No. 2 Overall Pick Chase Burns in Cincinnati Reds Uniform for First Time

Watch: Nick Krall Discusses Reds’ Decision to Fire Manager David Bell

Look: Cincinnati Reds 2025 Spring Training Schedule Released

Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter/X: @RedsTalkSI

Like Our Facebook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast

Follow on Instagram