{
  "id": 3747222,
  "title": "Former MLB All-Star suddenly released, hit 49 home runs last season with 118 RBI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/former-mlb-all-star-suddenly-released-hit-49-home-runs-last-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:50:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-mlb-star-suddenly-released-135017021.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Reds have unexpectedly placed veteran outfielder Eugenio Suárez on unconditional waivers. The 35-year-old, who previously hit 49 home runs and drove in 118 runs last season, now faces the possibility of being claimed by another team within 48 hours. This surprising move comes after Suárez's disappointing performance this season, where he has hit only .208/.295/.410 with 19 home runs and 57 RBI through 103 games. Suárez's value is notable, as he has still managed to provide power despite his struggles, with his 19 homers ranking among Cincinnati's team leaders this year. However, his batting average and OPS of .208 and .705, respectively, make him a potential liability for most MLB playoff teams. If Suárez clears waivers, he will likely remain with the Reds, while any team claiming him would inherit his salary and his limited offensive output.",
  "summary": "Most playoff teams in MLB should be willing to take a shot on the former All-Star.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Former Dodgers All-Star outfielder sets Canadian Baseball League HR record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/former-dodgers-all-star-outfielder-sets-canadian-baseball-league-hr",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:12:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}