Reds Sign 3B Eugenio Suarez to 1-Year Reunion Deal

The veteran infielder is returning to Cincinnati after stints with the Diamondbacks and Mariners.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:55pm

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According to multiple reports, the Cincinnati Reds have signed third baseman Eugenio Suarez to a one-year contract, reuniting the veteran infielder with the team he played for from 2015 to 2021 before stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners.

Why it matters

Suarez was a key part of the Reds' lineup during his previous tenure with the team, making an All-Star team in 2018 and providing consistent power production. His return to Cincinnati could help stabilize the team's infield as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.

The details

The specifics of Suarez's new one-year deal with the Reds have not been disclosed, but the 31-year-old is expected to reclaim his starting role at third base after spending the last two seasons with the Diamondbacks and Mariners.

  • Suarez played for the Reds from 2015 to 2021.
  • He spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners, respectively.

The players

Eugenio Suarez

A 31-year-old third baseman who previously played for the Cincinnati Reds from 2015 to 2021 before stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners.

Cincinnati Reds

A Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio that competes in the National League Central division.

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What they’re saying

“Eugenio was a big part of our team for many years, and we're excited to have him back in the fold.”

— Dick Williams, Reds President of Baseball Operations

What’s next

The Reds will look to integrate Suarez back into their starting lineup as they prepare for the 2026 MLB season.

The takeaway

Suarez's return to the Reds represents a homecoming for the veteran infielder, who should provide a familiar and reliable presence in Cincinnati's lineup as the team aims to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.