CINCINNATI — The Reds officially signed star infielder Eugenio Suárez on Tuesday. The All-Star returns to Cincinnati after spending seven seasons (2015-21) in the Queen City.
He had a simple message that Reds fans will love.
“”It’s perfect,” Suárez told reporters when asked about his return to Cincinnati. “That’s why I’m here. It’s perfect. Beautiful. Happy.”
Suárez signed a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option for the 2026 season. It was surprisingly lower than what most projected.
He was the best bat left on the free agent market and is coming off of an All-Star season where he hit 49 home runs and slashed .228/.298/.526.
“It wasn’t about years. It was about where you want to be,” Suárez said.
Dynamic Duo?
Oct 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) watches after hitting the ball into play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Reds added some much needed power to the heart of their lineup. Suárez is ecstatic to be back in Cincinnati and join Elly De La Cruz in his quest for a World Series Championship.
De La Cruz already text Suárez about signing with the Reds. The young shortstop could lean on Suárez this season.
“Whatever he needs for me, I will help him,” Suárez said. “Not only on the field, but off the field. It’s not always about physically. It is about being mentally strong.”
The Reds are hoping to make the playoffs for a second-straight season. They haven’t won a playoff series since 1995. They’ll look to end that streak this season.
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