The Reds shocked the fan base on Sunday night when they agreed to terms with Eugenio Suarez on a one-year deal. <\/p>\n
On Monday, MLB insider and former New York Mets General Manager Steve Phillips had high praise for the Reds. <\/p>\n
“This is a real good signing for the Reds,” Phillips said on MLB Network Radio. <\/a>“They needed more offense. They needed more thunder. They needed a veteran…For Terry Francona, for the Cincinnati Reds, this is a really good signing.”<\/p>\n Since 2022, Suarez is just one of seven hitters in the entire league with 400 or more RBI,according to Just Baseball Media.<\/a><\/p>\n Elly De La Cruz led Cincinnati with 22 home runs in 2025. Suarez had more than double that with 49 and that is with playing in a pitcher’s park in Seattle for the whole second half of the season. <\/p>\n Phillips is spot on. Suarez is exactly the kind of bat that Cincinnati needed to be a legit contender heading into the 2026 season. <\/p>\n You can watch the full clip below: <\/p>\n “For Terry Francona, for the Cincinnati Reds, this is a really good signing.”<\/p>\n Eugenio Su\u00e1rez is reportedly heading back to the Queen City@Reds<\/a> | \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/t.co\/fGPbvbj8w4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QO9iTON18S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a> for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/p>\n How Emilio Pag\u00e1n Played a Role in Pierce Johnson Joining Cincinnati Reds<\/a><\/p>\n Report: Reds Interested in Signing Familiar Face After Breakout 2025 Season<\/a><\/p>\n Hunter Greene Creates Unforgettable Moment for Reds Fan at Redsfest<\/a><\/p>\n Two More Cincinnati Reds Players Crack MLB Network\u2019s Top 100 Players List<\/a><\/p>\n Report: Multiple Teams Interested in Trading for Key Players on Reds Roster<\/a><\/p>\n Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Status for World Baseball Classic<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds 2025 Draft Pick Opens Up on Tough Start to Professional Career<\/a><\/p>\n Why Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Reds Record Breaking Offer<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Announce 2025 Organization Award Winners<\/a><\/p>\n One-on-One With New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers<\/a><\/p>\n One-on-One With Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Rhett Lowder<\/a><\/p>\n How Draft Day Took an Unexpected Turn for New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers<\/a><\/p>\n Nick Krall Reveals Key Details About Cincinnati Reds\u2019 Bullpen Plans<\/a><\/p>\n Nick Krall Has Exciting Message for Reds Fans Following Trade<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Win Total Feels Lower Than Expected<\/a><\/p>\n Previewing Cincinnati Reds Catcher Position Ahead of 2026 Season<\/a><\/p>\n What the Reds\u2019 Gavin Lux Trade Really Means \u2014 and What Could Be Next<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Land Two Top-50 Prospects in 16-Player International Class<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Bring Back Veteran Pitcher on Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n —–<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter\/X: @RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n