Cincinnati Reds fans can finally rejoice. The club has landed the power bat they've sought all offseason, and it comes with a fan-favorite returning to the fold as Eugenio Suarez inks a one-year, $15 million deal to return to the Queen City after a four-year hiatus.
The deal also includes a $16 million mutual option for 2027, but all-in-all, this is a bargain for the best remaining slugger left on the market. That will bring a sigh of relief to fans who were told all offseason that payroll would remain flat. Instead, Cincinnati will see a slight uptick, and the club will reportedly not make a corresponding move to cut costs.