Reds All-Star Eugenio Suárez Ranked Among MLB's Best Third Basemen

Suárez comes in at No. 9 on MLB Network's list of top third basemen.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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MLB Network has released its top-10 third basemen for the upcoming season, and Cincinnati Reds star Eugenio Suárez has made the list at No. 9. Suárez, who signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Reds on Tuesday, has been one of the most productive third basemen in baseball since 2023, leading the position in home runs and RBIs over that span.

Why it matters

Suárez's ranking among the top third basemen in MLB is a testament to his offensive prowess and the value he brings to the Reds lineup. As the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, Suárez's presence in the middle of the order will be crucial to their success.

The details

Since the start of the 2023 season, Suárez leads all third basemen with 101 home runs and 315 RBIs. He ranks sixth in slugging percentage at .462 and eighth in Wins Above Replacement at 9.1. While he had a dip in production after being traded to the Seattle Mariners last season, the Reds are hoping he can return to his All-Star form playing primarily as the designated hitter, with Ke'Bryan Hayes anchoring the defense at third base.

  • Suárez signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Reds on Tuesday.
  • Pitchers and catchers report to camp on Monday, February 9, with the full squad required to report by the following Monday.

The players

Eugenio Suárez

A star third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds who was ranked the No. 9 third baseman in MLB by MLB Network.

Ke'Bryan Hayes

A Gold Glove third baseman acquired by the Reds in a trade, who will be the team's primary third baseman, allowing Suárez to play primarily as the designated hitter.

Nick Krall

The general manager of the Cincinnati Reds, who provided an update on the team's plans for Suárez and other infielders in spring training and the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“I think first off, we're going to go into spring training and let some guys get some acclimation to some positions. You know, Hayes, obviously, gold glove third baseman, and he's a top-notch defender at third, and he's gotten better offensively when he came over here, so we think that he's got some room to run. He's going to be mostly at third base, though, and then we've got Geno, who's going to get reps at first, third, and DH.”

— Nick Krall, General Manager, Cincinnati Reds (SI.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Eugenio Suárez's ranking among the top third basemen in MLB is a testament to his offensive prowess and the value he brings to the Reds lineup. As the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, Suárez's presence in the middle of the order will be crucial to their success.