Cincinnati Reds: Is Eugenio Suárez the best third baseman in the division?

All signs point to Eugenio Suárez being 100% once the season kicks off. How does the Cincinnati Reds third baseman compare to the others in the NL Central?

As we continue our positional preview, we come to the hot corner. The Cincinnati Reds employ the services of Eugenio Suárez as the team’s starting third baseman, and all signs point to him being ready for Opening Day when the 2020 finally commences. How does Geno stack up against the other third basemen in the National League Central?

The NL Central is loaded with talented first basemen, one of whom is a former MVP. Three of the division’s first basemen possess the ability to take home such an honor this year. While the third base spot is not as teeming with talent, it’s beginning to show signs of a revival. The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs have two of the better third basemen in the game on their respective rosters.

While the Pittsburgh Pirates don’t have a legitimate starting third baseman currently on the roster, that could change during the upcoming season. The Pirates may have a future Gold Glove Award winner in their minor league system and he’s ready to break into the big leagues during the upcoming season.

The Milwaukee Brewers lost their starting third baseman to the Reds in free agency. But, that doesn’t mean that Milwaukee is not void of talent at the position. The Brewers did some bargain shopping over the offseason in order to find a replacement.

St. Louis has an aging star at third base, but last season saw a rookie nipping at the veteran’s heels. No doubt there’ll be a platoon at the hot corner in the Gateway City during the upcoming season. So, let’s see who ranks atop the NL Central when it comes to third basemen.