# Suárez grateful for second act in Cincinnati

> Eugenio Suárez reflects on strong 2026 season with Reds after injury struggles.
- Title: Suárez grateful for second act in Cincinnati · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.