Reds sound like they’ve already ruled out an Eugenio Suárez reunion in 2027

The Cincinnati Reds appear unlikely to bring back Eugenio Suárez, having placed him on outright waivers before September 1 and declining to exercise his mutual option. President of baseball operations Nick Krall stated the team needs contact-oriented hitters who fit their offensive philosophy, a description that doesn't match Suárez's free-swinging approach that produces 30-plus home runs alongside 180-plus strikeouts. Suárez hit .212 with 26 home runs and 169 strikeouts in 2024 after missing time with an oblique injury, though he performed better down the stretch with 18 homers over his final 69 games. At 35 years old and limited to designated hitter duty, Suárez doesn't fit the Reds' stated goal of adding platoon players to support manager Terry Francona.

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