MLB All-Star Slugger Clears Waivers After 49-HR Season
No team claimed a two-time All-Star third baseman placed on waivers by his National League team this week.
MLB teams overlooked a powerful slugger, Eugenio Suárez, during waivers. The Cincinnati Reds retained him after claims fell silent, per FOX19 s Charlie Goldsmith. Suárez, who hit 49 home runs last season, signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Reds. Just five players hit more homers from 2018-2025, including Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Olson, and Pete Alonso.
Suárez s 261 homers over that span and his .481 slugging percentage ranked seventh among third basemen. However, his 2026 performance has been disappointing. He s batting .208/.295/.410 with a 34.9% strikeout rate, the worst among hitters with at least 400 plate appearances. Despite 19 homers, he carries a -0.4 fWAR due to his poor contact and defense.
Suárez, known for his streakiness, has hit 11 homers in July and August games. While he could have been a late-season pick-up for a contender, the Reds will see him out for the remainder of the season. The team sits nine games back from the National League's wild-card spot. Fellow outfielder TJ Friedl also went unclaimed, batting .158/.242/.234 in 76 games this season.
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