Reds Shock MLB, Put Sluggers Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on Outright Waivers
The Cincinnati Reds have made a surprising move, placing veteran slugger Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on outright waivers, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The decision gives the other 29 teams a 48-hour window to claim either player.
The move comes as a stunner given Cincinnati signed Suárez to a one-year, $15 million deal less than seven months ago, hoping he'd provide the power to push the Reds back into the postseason. Instead, both players struggled through a disappointing season, prompting the front office to explore cost-cutting options. Suárez is still owed close to $3 million, while Friedl has about $700,000 remaining on his deal.
Both can stay with Cincinnati if they clear waivers unclaimed, but the move signals the Reds are already shifting focus toward 2027 after falling short of expectations this year. Suárez, a fan favorite during his earlier stint in Cincinnati from 2015-2021, and Friedl, a homegrown outfielder, now find their futures with the club uncertain as the season winds down.
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