For years, the designated hitter only mattered in the American League. In 2022, Major League Baseball approved the designated hitter to be universal throughout the entire league. <\/p>\n
Since the National League adopted the DH, the Reds have just 76 home runs from the DH position, which is fourth lowest in all of Major League Baseball. <\/p>\n
Nationals – 71Royals – 71Rangers -74Reds – 76<\/p>\n
The Reds signed Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million deal last week, which should help provide some power in the middle of the lineup. In fact, since 2022, Suarez has 132 home runs by himself. <\/p>\n
\u201cI’m here now to help this team,” Suarez said. “Not to be a superhero, but to be my best version (of myself),” <\/p>\n
The Reds have had just one player hit 25 or more home runs in a season over the last three years. He provides the pop Reds fans and the front office has been looking for. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt felt like a root canal watching them on offense sometimes,” ESPN.com’s Jesse Rogers said in a recent appearance on MLB Network. <\/a><\/p>\n While Suarez will DH often, he will also see some reps at first base and third base. Regardless, Su\u00e1rez gives the Reds something they\u2019ve been missing for quite some time.<\/p>\n Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a> for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/p>\n How Emilio Pag\u00e1n Played a Role in Pierce Johnson Joining Cincinnati Reds<\/a><\/p>\n Report: Reds Interested in Signing Familiar Face After Breakout 2025 Season<\/a><\/p>\n Hunter Greene Creates Unforgettable Moment for Reds Fan at Redsfest<\/a><\/p>\n Two More Cincinnati Reds Players Crack MLB Network\u2019s Top 100 Players List<\/a><\/p>\n Report: Multiple Teams Interested in Trading for Key Players on Reds Roster<\/a><\/p>\n Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Status for World Baseball Classic<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds 2025 Draft Pick Opens Up on Tough Start to Professional Career<\/a><\/p>\n Why Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Reds Record Breaking Offer<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Announce 2025 Organization Award Winners<\/a><\/p>\n One-on-One With New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers<\/a><\/p>\n One-on-One With Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Rhett Lowder<\/a><\/p>\n How Draft Day Took an Unexpected Turn for New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers<\/a><\/p>\n Nick Krall Reveals Key Details About Cincinnati Reds\u2019 Bullpen Plans<\/a><\/p>\n Nick Krall Has Exciting Message for Reds Fans Following Trade<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Win Total Feels Lower Than Expected<\/a><\/p>\n Previewing Cincinnati Reds Catcher Position Ahead of 2026 Season<\/a><\/p>\n What the Reds\u2019 Gavin Lux Trade Really Means \u2014 and What Could Be Next<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Land Two Top-50 Prospects in 16-Player International Class<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Bring Back Veteran Pitcher on Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n —–<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter\/X: @RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n