Reds' plans for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes seem clear after Eugenio Suarez free agent signing

The Cincinnati Reds signed a free agent third baseman on Sunday, Eugenio Suarez.

The Reds already appeared to have a third baseman, Ke'Bryan Hayes.

No worries. This genuinely shouldn't be an issue.

Hayes is a Gold Glove third baseman. While the Reds haven't said anything yet, it'd be very logical for him to hold down the hot corner every day.

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Suarez was signed for his bat. He can be the designated hitter pretty much every day he's in the lineup.

If there's one main thing the Reds lacked a season ago, it was power.

Suarez hit 49 home runs in 2025. He'll supply the pop.

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He played for Cincinnati in his career already and loved hitting homers in Great American Ballpark. He should be able to do so again.

It'll take pressure off of Hayes' bat, too, as he tries to convert his quality hand-eye coordination in the field into more success at the plate.

It's a strong statement signing by Cincy, and Hayes doesn't actually have to worry about losing his spot.

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