Su\u00e1rez signed a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option for the 2026 season. It was surprisingly lower than what most projected. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“It wasn’t about years. It was about where you want to be,” Su\u00e1rez said<\/a>. <\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n The Reds added some much needed power to the heart of their lineup. Su\u00e1rez is ecstatic to be back in Cincinnati and join Elly De La Cruz in his quest for a World Series Championship. <\/p>\n De La Cruz already text Su\u00e1rez about signing with the Reds. The young shortstop could lean on Su\u00e1rez this season. <\/p>\n “Whatever he needs for me, I will help him,” Su\u00e1rez said<\/a>. “Not only on the field, but off the field. It’s not always about physically. It is about being mentally strong.”<\/p>\n 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.<\/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 —– —– —– —– —– —– —– —– —– —- —— —– —– —– ———- —– —– —– —–<\/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![\"Elly](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01kgjcmajjvbjg1ytqn8.jpg\" "\\"Elly")
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