Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games with a strained right hamstring, manager Terry Francona said Monday.
De La Cruz who has been sidelined since June 1 took batting practice prior to Monday night's series opener against the first-place Brewers.
He made three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville going 2 for 8 with a home run and two RBIs. After homering in his first rehab start on Friday, De La Cruz texted Francona, “Be there tomorrow" but the Reds didn't want to rush things.