Eugenio Suárez's familiarity as an impact power hitter and influence with teammates helped persuade the Cincinnati Reds to spend beyond their budget.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ever since he was traded in 2022, Eugenio Suárez was hoping there was some way he could eventually return to the Cincinnati Reds. On Tuesday, the reunion became official after he passed his physical and finalized a $15 million,

Familiarity. It was a key ingredient that helped free agent Eugenio Suárez select the Reds – one of his former teams – as his next team. It was also what greased the wheels for ownership and the front

Suárez's presence could unlock the entire Reds' lineup offensively. Not only would he demand leverage pitches and taxing, high-intensity encounters for opposition pitchers in each plate appearance, he'd lengthen the lineup and keep a steady flow of competitive hitters at the plate deeper into the batting order.

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The Reds president is excited to have Eugenio Suarez back in a Cincinnati uniform. The club is trying to return to the postseason in 2026.

Eugenio Suarez has been one of the toughest players to rank in Fantasy Baseball this offseason, and he got harder to rank the longer he sat out there on the free-agent marketplace. We know Suarez can be one of the best power hitters in baseball,

Oct 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) hits a single during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images