Reds just caught a break in the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes after Angels' decision

Free agent infielder Eugenio Suárez is the biggest bat left on the board this winter, and the Cincinnati Reds are in desperate need of some pop heading into the 2026 season. Cincinnati has been loosely connected to Suárez throughout the offseason, and the chances of a reunion with the All-Star slugger just went up after the Los Angeles Angels took themselves out of the mix.

On Wednesday, the Angels reportedly agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with free agent third baseman Yoán Moncada. The 30-year-old spent last season out in Anaheim, and though he only appeared in 84 games due to injury, the Halos are going to attempt to run it back in 2026. Moncada hit .234/.336/.448 with 12 home runs and a 117 wRC+ in 2025.

Suárez is running out of suitors. Prior to Moncada's deal with LA, Bleacher Report listed the Angels' as the No. 1 landing destination for the three-time All-Star. Among the others listed were the Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and the Athletics.

Reds chances to sign Eugenio Suárez increase after Angels' deal with Yoán Moncada

It's anyone's guess where Suárez will ultimately end up, but if the Reds are willing to meet his contract demands, Cincinnati is undoubtedly in the running. After losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, the Red Sox are arguably the best fit for Suárez given their vacancy at third base. The A's are reportedly looking for a third baseman as well, and had their sights set on Nolan Arenado before he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

While Suárez would certainly bring the type of power-bat Reds fans have been seeking all offseason, there are some negatives that are oftentimes overlooked when the Cincinnati faithful speak about a reunion.

Suárez is a poor defensive fit. Ke'Bryan Hayes is entrenched at third base, meaning Suárez would likely be moved to first base or act solely as a DH. A prideful player like Geno may prefer to sign with a team that's willing to keep him at the hot corner.

There's also the matter of money. After a 49-homer season in 2025, Suárez should be able to find a two-year deal worth at least $40 million. Given how tight the Reds' budget is, Cincinnati would have to shed some payroll in order to add Suárez to the mix. That would likely mean one of Brady Singer or Tyler Stephenson would have be traded — something the Reds seem unwilling (and unlikely) to do.

So while the Angels' deal for Moncada certainly helps the Reds' prospects of signing Suárez, several hurdles still remain. But as long as he's on the open market, fans can hold out hope for a reunion.