Terry Francona discusses Eugenio Suarez's struggles in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona addressed Eugenio Suarez's performance after a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2026. Suarez has not lived up to expectations, hitting.209 with four home runs and 16 RBI through 63 games. Francona linked Suarez's slow start to missing significant time during spring training due to participation in the World Baseball Classic and a subsequent injury. The Reds, currently fifth in the NL Central with a record of 31-32, are hoping Suarez can return to form as they aim to stay in playoff contention.
- •Suarez is hitting.209 with four home runs this season.
- •He missed nearly four weeks of spring training due to the World Baseball Classic.
- •Francona described Suarez's season as 'disjointed' due to injuries.
- •Cincinnati is 31-32 and in fifth place in the NL Central.
- •Reds seek Suarez's power to support younger hitters.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Terry Francona Opens Up on Eugenio Suarez's Slow Start
"Suarez has not been the same player the Reds expected so far in 2026.
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