Eugenio Suarez was traded to the Reds, along with Jonathon Crawford, on Thursday in exchange for Alredo Simon.

Suarez was traded to the Reds, along with Jonathon Crawford, on Thursday in exchange for Alredo Simon.

Analysis:

Suarez played in 85 games for Detroit last season, slashing .242/.316/.336 with 23 RBI and four home runs in 244 at-bats. The 23-year-old experienced more success in 54 Triple-A contests, batting .288 with 36 RBI in 198 at-bats. Suarez will likely have a chance to compete with Zack Cozart for time at shortstop in 2015.