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Former Detroit Tigers Star Slugger Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The Detroit Tigers undoubtedly had a rough 2026 season.Detroit finished the campaign with a 76-86 record and finished fourth in the AL Central.When noting that Detroit entered the season with high expectations, there is no question that they disappointed in…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:54 PM
Former Detroit Tigers Star Slugger Immediately Becomes Free Agent
Key Things to Know
  • Former Tigers infielder Eugenio Suarez is officially a free agent after the Reds declined his 2027 mutual option.
  • This move makes Suarez available via free agency following a 2026 season where he batted .212 with 26 home runs.
  • The Cincinnati Reds had previously placed the 35-year-old slugger on waivers during the 2026 campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Detroit Tigers infielder Eugenio Suarez has officially become a free agent after the Cincinnati Reds declined his mutual option for the 2027 season. The announcement makes the 35-year-old slugger available on the open market following a difficult 2026 campaign.

Suarez hit 26 home runs with a .212 batting average across 125 games for Cincinnati and was previously placed on waivers during the season. He originally debuted with Detroit in 2014 before being traded to the Reds.

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