Reds Report:Elly De La Cruz is ready to play wherever the Reds need him in 2024

Elly De La Cruz is focused on making small adjustments as a hitter this offseason. [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Dec 2 2023 [For subscribers] [Elly De La Cruz is ready to play wherever the Reds need him in 2024]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz (44) greets fans during the Cincinnati Reds Redsfest at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.]( Elly De La Cruz is focused on making small adjustments as a hitter this offseason. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) runs to first base after hitting a double in the first inning during a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. ]( [For subscribers] [As the Reds turn page to 2024, they set their sights on the playoffs]( Heading into Redsfest, Andrew Abbott and Matt McLain discussed heightened expectations for the Reds. [READ MORE]( [San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Martinez (22) delivers the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [Cincinnati Reds spending again: $42 million for starter, reliever]( The Cincinnati Reds landed two right-handers on $42 million worth of deals this week in free agents Nick Martinez and Emilio Pagán. So what's next? [READ MORE]( [San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Martinez (22) delivers the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [Reports: Reds to sign Martinez, who led Padres in appearances]( The Reds had late-game heroics against San Diego's Nick Martinez on May 2, and again on July 2. [READ MORE]( [Oct 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) pitches in the in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros during game three of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports]( [For subscribers] [Cincinnati Reds land free agent reliever Emilio Pagán for $16 million]( The Cincinnati Reds made their first splash of the winter, securing a 2-year, $16 million deal with Minnesota Twins free agent reliever Emilio Pagán. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](