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Reds officially add 3B Eugenio Suarez on one-year deal

The Cincinnati Reds officially announced a one-year free-agent deal with third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Tuesday, with a mutual option for 2027. ESPN reported the deal is worth $15 million to bring Suarez back to Cincinnati, where he played seven seasons from 2015-21 and was an All-Star in 2018.

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Eugenio Suárez’s Opening Message Should Be Music to Reds Fans’ Ears

The Reds officially signed star infielder Eugenio Suárez on Tuesday. The All-Star returns to Cincinnati after spending seven seasons (2015-21) in the Queen City.

Ben Rortvedt News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3

Reds Designate Ben Rortvedt For Assignment

The Reds announced that catcher Ben Rortvedt has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for infielder Eugenio Suárez, whose signing is now official.

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The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 3

MLB Insider Has High Praise for Reds Following Eugenio Suárez Signing

The Reds shocked the fan base on Sunday night when they agreed to terms with Eugenio Suarez on a one-year deal. On Monday, MLB insider and former New York Mets General Manager Steve Phillips had high praise for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Elly De La Cruz Speed Surge: Reds Phenom’s 2026 Fantasy Steals Projections

Elly De La Cruz’s elite speed makes him a favorite to win the stolen base crown every season and based on his wide-ranging skillset, most 2026 fantasy baseball rankings project him to be a first-round pick.

Jeimer Candelario News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 3

Former Cincinnati Reds Free Agent Bust Signing With Los Angeles Angels

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario is signing with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 3

Reds' Offseason Report Card: Why the Eugenio Suarez Move Was a Game-Changer

I've been hard on the front office and ownership all offseason because of the glaring lack of a middle-of-the-order bat on this Reds team. On Sunday, they shut me up by signing fan-favorite Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million deal with a mutual option for the 2026 season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 2

Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez’s 2022 press conference resurfaces after returning to Cincy

The Cincinnati Reds made one of the most emotionally charged moves of the MLB offseason by reuniting with slugger and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, finalizing a one-year, $15 million agreement late Sunday night.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 2

Community Prospect Rankings: #15 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system

Adolfo Sanchez and his bag o’ tools was voted the #14 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system for 2026 by you, the voters and participants in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 2

How Eugenio Suárez Changes the Cincinnati Reds’ Projected Lineup

CINCINNATI – The Reds signed Eugenio Suárez on Sunday, bringing the slugger back to where he has spent the majority of his career. With Opening Day only a few weeks away, this is how I see the lineup shaping up.

Eugenio Suarez News / Red Reporter / February 2

The fit between Eugenio Suarez and the Reds (through a 2025 lens)

Former Cincinnati Reds star Eugenio Suarez is current Cincinnati Reds star Eugenio Suarez, or will be when the ink on his $15 million deal goes dry. The two sides reportedly reunited on Sunday evening, and we’ve spent the last day excitedly wondering just how things are going to shake out as a result.

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Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 2

Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Surprises High School Players With Special Gift

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene was a member of the inaurural DREAM Series in 2017, "The DREAM Series is a development experience event focused on the dynamics of pitching and catching for a diverse group of elite high-school athletes, predominantly African-American players, from across the country during the Martin Luther King Jr.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds Reunite: Full Fit Analysis

With the offseason coming to an end soon, most of the major free agents have inked a new deal. However, fans were wondering when and where the free agent, who is coming off a 49-home-run season, will sign.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 2

Key Stat Shows Impact Eugenio Suarez Can Have For Reds This Season

On Sunday night, the Cincinnati Reds signed Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million deal. It was a move that brought all of Reds' country together for a night, as he was always a fan favorite during his time with Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / The Forkball / February 2

Reds Reunite With Eugenio Suárez on One-Year, $15M Deal

Eugenio Suárez is heading back to Cincinnati, agreeing to a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual $16 million option for 2027. The reunion brings one of the game’s most prolific home run hitters back to Great American Ball Park, where his power profile once thrived.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 2

Details Emerge About Cincinnati Reds' New TV Deal, How Fans Can Watch in 2026

The Cincinnati Reds are moving there television rights to Major League Baseball for the 2026 seasonaccording to John Ourand. They are one of six teams with Main Street Sports that are moving their media rights to the league.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 2

Why Eugenio Suarez's Impact on Reds Goes Far Beyond Starting Lineup

The Cincinnati Reds' signing of Eugenio Suarez improves the team in so many ways. It is well documented that the lineup improves with him in it, but do not overlook the benefit to the bench.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Eugenio Suárez Reds Return: How $15M Deal Ignites His 2026 Fantasy Fire

On February 1, former Mariner and Diamondback Eugenio Suarez agreed to a one-year contract worth $15 million to return to the team he was on the longest, the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 2

Reds Make Financial Investment Fans Have Been Begging For With Latest Move

As excited as I was when news broke Sunday night that the Reds had signed Eugenio Suárez to a one-year deal, my first thought was simple: Does this mean another trade is coming to make the payroll work?

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / February 1

Reds Reunite With Free Agent Eugenio Suárez

A couple of months after the Cincinnati Reds missed out on Kyle Schwarber they have found their slugger. Reports came out Sunday evening that the Cincinnati Reds and third baseman Eugenio Suárez had come to an agreement on a one-year, $15 million deal with a mutual option for 2027.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 1

Cincinnati Reds add needed power bat in Eugenio Suarez

Third baseman Eugenio Suarez spent seven years as a member of the Cincinnati Reds. He is reportedly returning for at least one more year. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Reds and Suarez have agreed to terms on a one-year, $15 million contract.

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Austin Hays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

White Sox To Sign Austin Hays

The White Sox have agreed to a deal with outfielder Austin Hays, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports. The one-year deal will pay Hays $6MM, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, and the contract will be official following a physical. Hays is represented by the MAS+ Agency.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Reds Prospect’s Long Awaited Return

The 2024 season was quite a miserable one for the Cincinnati Reds. They weren’t an awful team, but they weren’t good either. They finished fourth in the NL Central with a 77-85 record despite heading into the year with postseason aspirations.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 29

2025 MLB Farm Review: Cincinnati Reds

The Reds made it back to the playoffs in 2025, thanks in large part to the young nucleus constructed over the last few years. That nucleus grew in 2025, thanks to the ascension of Chase Burns and Sal Stewart from prospects to Major League talent.

Matt McLain News / Just Baseball / January 28

Are the Reds Wise to Count on a Matt McLain Rebound?

Fresh off a scrappy playoff berth in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds will again be looking to reach the postseason in 2026. Their roster is one of the league’s youngest, built around star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and starting pitcher Hunter Greene alongside a strong supporting cast.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25