Report: Eugenio Suarez Turned Down Bigger Offer, Picked Reds Over Another NL Central Team

The Reds signed 2025 All-Star and former fan-favorite Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million deal on Sunday night.

The deal gives Cincinnati the power bat that they desperately needed heading into the 2025 season.

The Reds reportedly weren't the only National League Central Division team trying to sign Suarez.

According to Pittsburgh Pirates beat reporter Alex Stumpf, the Pittsburgh Pirates offered the same AAV per year as what he signed with the Reds for and were even willing to go higher.

Suarez hit 49 home runs and slashed .228/.298/.526. with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners last season.

He's always loved Cincinnati.

“Cincinnati, they gave a lot to me and my family. I still have a part of my heart in Cincinnati," Suarez told Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard last season. "They were the team to give me the opportunity to stay in the big leagues and the contract and be who I am right now.”

It's pretty cool to see Suarez sign with the Reds for the same amount and possibly even less than the Pirates were willing to offer.

You can see Stumpf's full post below:

Pirates offered the same AAV for Suarez as what he signed for with the Reds (and were willing to go higher), according to a source. Sounds like Suarez chose a more favorable ballpark and familiarity with Cincy for a prove-it deal
— Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) February 1, 2026