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“Elly De La Cruz’s agent is Scott Boras” – MLB analyst gives reason why Reds should trade superstar shortstop to Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds are entering an offseason with Elly De La Cruz in trade rumors, and Jim Bowden has a simple reason to listen: his agent.

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Jim Bowden argued the Reds should consider trading Elly De La Cruz due to agent Scott Boras typically favoring free agency.
Bowden suggested a permanent trade package deal with a big-market franchise such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cincinnati previously offered De La Cruz a contract exceeding Joey Votto's $225 million deal, which was rejected.

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Former Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden argued on the "D-Mac and Reiter" show that the Reds should consider trading shortstop Elly De La Cruz to a big-market team like the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bowden pointed to De La Cruz's representation by agent Scott Boras as the primary reason, suggesting the superstar is unlikely to sign an extension before reaching free agency.

Bowden noted that Cincinnati previously offered De La Cruz an extension larger than Joey Votto's 10-year, $225 million contract, which the shortstop declined. Bowden recommended that Cincinnati trade him for a major prospect package rather than risk losing him later. Separately, former Reds player Sean Casey praised De La Cruz as potentially one of the greatest players ever.

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