MLB Insider Makes Bold Prediction for Eugenio Suárez in 2026

The Reds have been getting lots of praise this week after ownership agreed to go over their budget to sign Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million deal.

On Wednesday, the host of Foul Territory and former MLB catcher Erik Kratz had high praise for the Reds and their move to bring back Suarez.

"For $15 million, the Reds got 40+ home runs," Kratz said. "In my opinion, he's going to hit 40+ home runs in a lineup that, maybe they all automatically get better, because they have a dude in the lineup that is not going to let you get away with mistakes."

Suarez hit 52 home runs between the regular season and postseason in 2025.

Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall was asked on Tuesday, when speaking to the media, if they were specifically looking for a middle-of-the-order bat.

I think you're always looking," he said. "Obviously, a middle-of-the-order bat is the top-of-the-line hitter, so that's what you want first, and then try to fill it out afterwards, but I think you're always looking if there's a potential to add a middle of the order bat that you can work in, that'd be great."

Suarez instantly improves this team's power and should make a big difference.

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Adding Eugenio Suarez to the Reds lineup instantly makes everyone else better

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