Reds Reportedly Pursue Former Star Eugenio Suarez Amid Trade Talks

As the MLB trade deadline nears, the Cincinnati Reds are exploring a potential reunion with third baseman Eugenio Suárez, currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suárez, 34, an All-Star and one of the league’s top power hitters this season, has sparked mutual trade interest between the Reds and Diamondbacks, with Arizona prioritizing young, controllable pitching and infield help in return. The Reds have prospects like Chase Petty, Edwin Arroyo, and Carlos Jorge, who could be offered in a package deal, possibly including Christian Encarnacion-Strand, to acquire Suárez. However, some analysts and former MLB executives caution that trading top prospects such as Sal Stewart or Cam Collier for Suárez, who is on the final year of his contract, might not be a worthwhile investment for a short-term rental. The Diamondbacks recently traded first baseman Josh Naylor, potentially opening space for Encarnacion-Strand, which could facilitate the deal. While Suárez’s bat would bolster the Reds' lineup, especially alongside All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz, the cost and strategic fit remain points of debate among fans and analysts.