Elite Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz gets the call: Fantasy baseball outlook

Elly De La Cruz, one of the game's most electric prospects, is on his way to the majors. You want him. If he's still unattached in your league(s), go get him right now before continuing to scroll.

Seriously, now. Shoo. Go. This article can wait.

Honestly, you got all the key info in the headline. De La Cruz is a blazing fast infielder with silly power who was slashing .298/.398/.633 at Louisville prior to the call-up. You want him. I want him. He is greatly wanted.

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De La Cruz has a weapons-grade arm, too. He's just a spectacular prospect, particularly for fantasy purposes. He produced 68 extra-base hits and 47 steals in the minors last season, vaulting into the top 10 on pretty much every prospect list.

De La Cruz has definitely made strides this season in terms of patience and plate discipline, as his walk rate has nearly doubled and his K-rate is down slightly. But we can't ignore the fact that he struck out 158 times across two levels last season; he's not exactly a lock to hit for average as a 21-year-old rookie.

Still, we're talking about a thrilling power/speed prospect with extreme fantasy upside. Add him (and start him) wherever you can. He has season-saving potential for a floundering fantasy squad — think 15/20 (or 20/25?), with plenty of run production. De La Cruz is batting cleanup in his debut, so the Reds aren't easing him into the mix.

The team certainly knows how to showcase an ascending star.