Slugger Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a one-year, $15 million contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal reportedly includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, securing the veteran's return to the National League Central.
Suárez was considered the best power bat left on the free-agent market prior to the agreement. According to ESPN, the Reds intend to utilize Suárez primarily in the designated hitter role, providing a significant offensive boost to a lineup looking to compete in the upcoming season.
This signing marks a reunion for Suárez and the Reds organization. The veteran infielder previously played for Cincinnati from 2015 through 2021, a tenure highlighted by a 49-home run season in 2019. He spent the previous seasons with the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks before hitting the open market this winter. Further details regarding the financial breakdown of the mutual option have not yet been disclosed.
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