​Reds predicted to trade 49 home run 2X All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Cincinnati Reds are firmly out of the postseason race.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSince the start of May, the NL Central club has gone 23-41. That doesn’t exactly scream a team with playoff potential.It would be in Cincinnati’s best interest to dangle expiring contracts and a few of their better players on the trade market.One of the position players who could switch teams for a second straight trade deadline is third baseman Eugenio Suarez.FanSided’s Zachary Rotman sees no reason why the Reds would hold on to the two-time All-Star.”His offensive struggles have played a role in Cincinnati’s demise, but that doesn’t mean he can’t help a contender down the stretch,” wrote Rotman. “AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAt the break, Suarez is hitting .208/.285/.388 with 11 home runs and a .672 OPS. He tied a career high with 49 homers in 2025.MORE: How Jordan Walker overcame the bust label”Suarez has always been a streaky slugger, so there’s every reason to believe someone with his track record can produce,” Rotman added. “Given the fact that he has a $15 million mutual option for 2027 that the Reds will presumably decline, it makes sense to get what they can for him.”If the Reds plan to decline Suarez’s option, then it makes more sense to deal him now.Suarez struggled after last year’s deadline trade to the Seattle Mariners, but perhaps a team in need of power is willing to take the chance.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRintaro Sasaki has a big choice to make between MLB and NPBCC Sabathia’s son gets drafted by one of his former teamsAfter 9 years in the minor leagues, a magical moment for Tigers catcherHow Rays turned Tim Beckham bust draft pick into Junior CamineroBarry Bonds’ nephew has a chance to be key pick in 2026 MLB Draft