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Suárez grateful for second act in Cincinnati
Eugenio Suárez reflects on strong 2026 season with Reds after injury struggles.
In brief
Eugenio Suárez reflects on strong 2026 season with Reds after injury struggles. Eugenio Suárez, a 35-year-old Cincinnati Reds fan favorite, hit 26 home runs in 125 games before injury, then 18 in 64 games after returning to help team reach playoffs. Originally reported by Mlb.
Suárez signs with Reds
Eugenio Suárez signed a one-year contract with the Reds in February for $15 million to return to Cincinnati.
Suárez's 2025 performance
Suárez hit 49 home runs with an .824 OPS in 159 games for the Mariners and Diamondbacks in 2025.
2026 season struggles
Suárez missed 25 games from April 23 to May 22 with a strained left oblique and hit only eight home runs in the first half.
Strong second half
Suárez hit 18 home runs over 64 games since July 7, including his 350th career home run on Tuesday.
Suárez's gratitude
Suárez expressed gratitude for the Reds' opportunity to return and said he learned from young players like Elly De La Cruz.
“I’m very happy with where I am right now”
2027 option
The Reds and Suárez have a $16 million mutual option for 2027 with no buyout, but it seems unlikely the club will exercise it.
The bottom line
Eugenio Suárez, a 35-year-old Cincinnati Reds fan favorite, hit 26 home runs in 125 games before injury, then 18 in 64 games after returning to help team reach playoffs.
