History of Eugenio Suárez in Timeline

Eugenio Suárez is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. He debuted in 2014 with the Detroit Tigers after signing as a free agent in 2008. After being traded to the Cincinnati Reds following the 2014 season, Suárez became an MLB All-Star in 2018. He played seven seasons with the Reds before being traded to the Seattle Mariners. After two seasons with the Mariners, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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July 18, 1991: Eugenio Suárez Born

On July 18, 1991, Eugenio Alejandro Suárez was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder.

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October 9, 2008: Signed with the Detroit Tigers

On October 9, 2008, Suárez signed with the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent.

2008: Signed with the Detroit Tigers

In 2008, Eugenio Suárez signed with the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent.

2009: Played for Venezuelan Summer League Tigers

In 2009, Suárez played for the Venezuelan Summer League Tigers.

2010: Played for Venezuelan Summer League Tigers

In 2010, Suárez played for the Venezuelan Summer League Tigers.

2011: Played for Gulf Coast Tigers and Connecticut Tigers

In 2011, Suárez played for the Gulf Coast Tigers of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and the Connecticut Tigers of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League.

2012: Played for West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2012, Suárez played for the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Class A Midwest League, achieving a .288 batting average and 21 stolen bases in 135 games.

November 20, 2013: Added to Tigers' 40-man roster

On November 20, 2013, Suárez was added to the Detroit Tigers' 40-man roster.

December 11, 2014: Traded to the Cincinnati Reds

On December 11, 2014, the Detroit Tigers traded Suárez and minor league pitcher Jonathon Crawford to the Cincinnati Reds for starting pitcher Alfredo Simón.

2014: MLB Debut with Detroit Tigers

In 2014, Eugenio Suárez made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers.

June 11, 2015: Became Reds' Starting Shortstop

On June 11, 2015, Suárez became the Cincinnati Reds' regular starting shortstop after Zack Cozart's season-ending injury.

2016: 2016 Season Performance

In 2016, Suárez hit 21 home runs and drove in 70 runs while hitting .248 and striking out 155 times. He also led the major leagues in errors, with 23.

2017: 2017 Season Performance

In 2017, Suárez hit 26 home runs and drove in 82 runs while batting .260.

March 16, 2018: Signed $66 Million Contract with Reds

On March 16, 2018, Suárez signed a seven-year $66 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

September 10, 2018: Selected for MLB All-Stars at MLB Japan All-Star Series

On September 10, 2018, Suarez was selected for the MLB All-Stars at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

2018: MLB All-Star

In 2018, Eugenio Suárez was named an MLB All-Star.

October 2019: Awarded Luis Aparicio Award

In October 2019, Suárez was awarded the Luis Aparicio Award, given annually to a Venezuelan MLB player with the best individual performance.

January 28, 2020: Underwent Shoulder Surgery

On January 28, 2020, Suárez underwent right shoulder surgery to remove torn, loose cartilage, after injuring himself in a swimming pool accident at his home in Pinecrest, Florida.

2021: 2021 Season Performance

In 2021, Suárez's batting average fell to .169 through the first five months but he finished the season with a .198 average, 31 home runs, and 79 RBIs.

March 14, 2022: Traded to the Seattle Mariners

On March 14, 2022, the Cincinnati Reds traded Suárez and Jesse Winker to the Seattle Mariners.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, he batted .236/.332/.459 with a league-leading 196 strikeouts and 10 errors.

November 22, 2023: Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 22, 2023, the Seattle Mariners traded Suárez to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: 2023 Season with Seattle Mariners

In 2023, Eugenio Suárez played in all 162 games for Seattle, batting .232/.323/.391 with a league-leading 214 strikeouts and a league-leading 11 sacrifice flies.

2024: 2024 Season with Arizona Diamondbacks

In 2024, during his first year with the Diamondbacks, Eugenio Suárez played in 158 games, batting .256/.319/.469 with 11 sacrifice flies, leading the league.