The Cincinnati Reds were one of the best teams in baseball through the month of April, but they've gotten off to the worst possible start to May. They've struggled to stay competitive in games, as their pitching staff, aside from Chase Burns and, recently, Andrew Abbott, has collapsed. The bullpen has struggled, and Emilio Pagán recently suffered a crushing injury.

But despite these struggles, the Reds have a true five-tool superstar emerging at shortstop right now, as Elly De La Cruz has flashed the ability to dominate every aspect of the game this season.…