Reds GM Addresses Concerns After Viral Elly De La Cruz Video Sparks Debate
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A recent viral video of Elly De La Cruz riding a dirt bike has ignited a discussion among Cincinnati Reds fans and management alike. The video, shared by MLB reporter Héctor Gómez on X, shows De La Cruz enjoying a dirt bike ride with a group of riders.
As the baseball season approaches, some fans are concerned about the potential risks of De La Cruz engaging in off-road activities. While the video doesn't depict De La Cruz driving the dirt bike, it has prompted a statement from the Reds General Manager, Brad Meador.
Meador assured fans that De La Cruz was not actually riding the dirt bike during the video shoot. According to sports special contributor Charlie Goldsmith, Meador confirmed that the 24-year-old superstar was merely posing for the video.
The Reds are set to begin their Spring Training on February 21st, and the team is eager to put any concerns to rest. Meador's statement aims to clarify that De La Cruz's involvement in the video was purely for entertainment purposes.
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