The Reds have placed designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Neither player has been designated for assignment, and they’re both eligible to continue playing for Cincinnati while the 48-hour waiver process plays out.
Both players made an appearance in Wednesday’s win over the Giants, with Suárez connecting on a grand slam as part of a six-run comeback in the ninth inning. Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reports that both players landed on waivers on Tuesday, meaning their respective situations will be resolved Thursday afternoon.
The late August waiver market has picked up in recent years, most notably with the 2023 Angels’ moves to get under the luxury tax line.
More to come.
