Suárez Stays, Waiver Drama Unfolds | Cincinnati Reds News

Eugenio Suárez, the Reds’ veteran third baseman, narrowly avoided being claimed off waivers—staying with the team despite a quiet but controversial leak that exposed his and outfielder TJ Friedl’s potential release. Manager Terry Francona blasted the breach as a leadership failure, while Suárez, 35 and hitting just .208 this season, remains focused on playing his game and finishing strong for Cincinnati. Though his power numbers have dipped from past glory days, he’s thrilled to stay and said team loyalty matters most. Friedl, meanwhile, continues struggling at the plate and may not return next year—but for now, both remain part of the roster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e1dc6419d0277c9