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Reds Reach One-Year, $15 Million Agreement With Eugenio Suárez

Reports say the pact is pending a physical, includes a 2027 mutual option, positioning the 34-year-old as Cincinnati's primary designated hitter.

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Oct 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) throws to first for an out against Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (not pictured) in the sixth inning during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 17: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 in game five of the American League Championship Series at T-Mobile Park on October 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, including ESPN and the Associated Press, report the agreement with Cincinnati and note the team has not announced the deal.
  • Suárez is coming off 49 home runs in 2025 split between Arizona and Seattle, with a late-season slump but key postseason moments for the Mariners.
  • Cincinnati plans to use Suárez mainly at DH with Ke'Bryan Hayes staying at third base, which could affect at-bats for corner options such as Sal Stewart and Spencer Steer.
  • The move targets the Reds’ shortage of power after ranking 21st in MLB in home runs last season, following an unsuccessful pursuit of Kyle Schwarber.
  • It is a homecoming for Suárez, who hit 189 of his 325 career homers during seven seasons with the Reds, bringing a high-power, high-strikeout profile back to Great American Ball Park.