Bryan De La Cruz was supposed to be the answer to the Pittsburgh Pirates' lack of offensive power at the trade deadline last season. Instead, he was non-tendere

The club has agreed to terms with the veteran second baseman/outfielder on a one-year deal worth $1.525 million.

A promotional stunt previously pitted Pirates SP Paul Skenes, Reds SS Elly De La Cruz and Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson against each other ahead of the reveal.

It's official: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is the cover star of "MLB The Show 25." Also on the cover with De La Cruz are Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the baseball video game franchise announced Tuesday.

This year’s version of the game will mark the first time the cover features three players — three of baseball’s youngest stars.

MLB The Show 25 has announced Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz as the cover athletes of its upcoming video game.