Cincinnati Reds: Who plays third base while Eugenio Suárez recovers?

It was announced by the Cincinnati Reds that Eugenio Suárez required shoulder surgery and may miss Opening Day. Who will fill in for Geno in his stead?

Well, the euphoria that Reds Country was experiencing following the signing of Nicholas Castellanos quickly turned to dread, as perhaps the most indispensable position player on the team may miss the beginning of the 2020 season. The Cincinnati Reds announced on Tuesday that Eugenio Suárez underwent a surgical procedure and may miss some time.

Now, the news isn’t all bad. According to the Reds, Suárez had surgery to remove loose cartilage in his right shoulder, an injury suffered recently in a swimming pool. Geno’s physical activity will be limited at beginning of spring training, but the Reds anticipate him to be ready to play near the beginning of the regular season.

So, as the old adage goes, it could always be worse. We’ve seen in the past that Geno is a gamer and a pretty quick healer, so hopefully the timetable is a bit pessimistic and we see Suárez on the field for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals. But, if not, who might we see fill in for the Reds superstar third baseman?

Cincinnati will not have any shortage of options, as the front office has added a great deal of depth to the roster this season. The Reds already had several players who are able to fill in while Geno is on the mend. No one on the roster is going to match what Suárez is capable offensively, but perhaps the Reds can find someone to play the hot corner for a couple weeks.