Cincinnati Reds Place DH Eugenio Suarez on 10-Day Injured List
Reds (oblique) place DH Suarez on 10-day IL
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The Cincinnati Reds have placed designated hitter Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left oblique strain. The injury occurred during batting practice, and while he is expected to recover in about a week, Nathaniel Lowe will take over the DH position in the meantime.
- 01Eugenio Suarez placed on 10-day injured list due to a mild left oblique strain.
- 02Injury occurred during batting practice before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
- 03Nathaniel Lowe replaced Suarez and hit a walk-off homer in the game.
- 04Suarez has a batting average of .231 with three home runs this season.
- 05The Reds have recalled outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Louisville.
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The Cincinnati Reds announced that designated hitter Eugenio Suarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left oblique strain, retroactive to April 23. The injury occurred during batting practice, as Reds manager Terry Francona explained that Suarez felt discomfort after taking a swing. An MRI confirmed a low-grade strain, and the team hopes for a quick recovery, potentially returning in five to six days if symptoms improve. In Suarez's absence, Nathaniel Lowe stepped in as DH and made a significant impact by hitting two home runs, including a walk-off homer, in the Reds' 9-8 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Suarez, who signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Reds in February, has recorded a batting average of .231 with three home runs and 11 RBIs in 25 games this season. The Reds also made roster moves by recalling outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Louisville to provide additional options in the outfield.
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The absence of Suarez may affect the Reds' offensive strategy, requiring adjustments in the lineup and potentially impacting their performance in upcoming games.
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