Elly De La Cruz will soon sign a massive contract, but it won't be this offseason. The Cincinnati Reds superstar narrowly missed qualifying for Super Two status, meaning he won't be eligible for arbitration until next offseason.
The Super Two designation allows players who rank in the top 22%, among those who've accrued between two and three years of service time, to become eligible for arbitration.
This year, the Super Two cutoff is expected to be set at two years and either 139 or 140 days of service time. De La Cruz debuted on June 6, 2023, giving him two years and 118 days of service time.