Reds Bring Back Power Hitter Eugenio Suarez on One-Year Deal

Cincinnati hopes Suarez's big bat can help them return to the playoffs in 2026.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:15pm

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The Cincinnati Reds have signed two-time All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option for 2027. Suarez, who previously played for the Reds from 2015-2021, is known for his prodigious power and will look to provide a boost to a Cincinnati offense that struggled at times in 2025.

Why it matters

The Reds are hoping Suarez's return can help them build on their 83-win season in 2025 and get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Suarez's big bat could be a difference-maker, as the Reds were middle-of-the-pack in home runs and slugging percentage last year.

The details

Suarez, 34, has hit 189 home runs over his career, including 49 in 2025 split between the Diamondbacks and Mariners. He's a high-strikeout, low-walk hitter, but his power makes him a valuable asset. The Reds were able to sign him to a relatively team-friendly one-year, $15 million deal, with a mutual option for 2027.

  • Suarez played for the Reds from 2015-2021.
  • He signed with the Reds on February 1, 2026.

The players

Eugenio Suarez

A two-time MLB All-Star and power-hitting third baseman who previously played for the Reds from 2015-2021 before stints with the Mariners and Diamondbacks.

Cincinnati Reds

A National League baseball team that plays in Cincinnati, Ohio and is hoping Suarez's return can help them get back to the playoffs in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have Eugenio back in a Reds uniform. His power bat is a perfect fit for our lineup, and we believe he can help take us to the next level.”

— Nick Krall, Reds General Manager

What’s next

The Reds will look to integrate Suarez back into their lineup and hope his big bat can help propel them to the playoffs in 2026.

The takeaway

By bringing back a familiar face in Eugenio Suarez on a team-friendly one-year deal, the Reds are betting that his proven power can help them build on their 2025 success and return to the postseason for the first time in five years.