The Cincinnati Reds were never in the market for Ranger Suarez, but the front office undoubtedly saw the lofty contract he just received from the Boston Red Sox. According to several sources, Suarez's deal with Boston is worth $130 million over the next five seasons.
Suarez is a unique case, and one that may become more common as the game continues to evolve. While so many pitchers nowadays are chasing velocity, Suarez relies on soft contact, ground balls, and keeping free runners off the base paths. According to Baseball Savant, he ranked among the 85th percentile or higher in average exit velocity, ground ball rate, and walk rate.