In an exciting development for fans, the Cincinnati Reds have recently expanded their lineup for the upcoming Redsfest, scheduled for next weekend. Earlier this week, the team revealed a selection of players—both current and former—as well as various individuals associated with the organization who will be attending the event at the convention center. However, many were surprised to notice that one notable star was conspicuously absent from this announcement: the talented Elly De La Cruz. What made this omission particularly intriguing was that, despite not being mentioned in the official roster update, he was still promoted as a participant in a special event exclusively for season ticket holders occurring on Friday night at Redsfest.
Fortunately, the uncertainty surrounding his attendance has been resolved. This afternoon, the Reds officially confirmed that Elly De La Cruz will indeed be part of the festivities, but he isn’t the only new face on the list. The updated roster now includes several additional names:
From the 40-man roster, the newcomers are:
- Elly De La Cruz
- Ke’Bryan Hayes
- Noelvi Marte
From the ranks of minor league players, we also see additions such as:
- Carlos Jorge
- Arnaldo Lantigua
In terms of alumni appearances, there have been some changes too:
Newly added:
* Barry Larkin
Removed from the schedule:
* Doug Bair
The inclusion of Barry Larkin is particularly noteworthy, alongside the other two prominent additions: Ke’Bryan Hayes and Noelvi Marte. With these three recent additions from the current player roster, the total number of 40-man roster players slated to attend has reached an impressive 36. Meanwhile, some players who are currently not scheduled to appear include Jose Franco, Chase Petty, Brady Singer, and Edwin Arroyo.
It’s worth mentioning that both Jose Franco and Edwin Arroyo are currently engaged in winter league baseball, where their respective teams are competing in the playoffs for the Venezuelan and Puerto Rican winter leagues.
For those seeking more details about Redsfest—including ticket information and schedules—you can find everything you need by visiting Reds.com/Redsfest (https://www.mlb.com/reds/fans/redsfest?partnerId=redirect-cin-redsfest).
This year’s Redsfest promises to be an unforgettable experience, especially with the exciting roster of players attending. Which addition are you most thrilled about? Let us know in the comments!
