Eugenio Suárez's Left Hand X-Rays Are INCONCLUSIVE and That's Why Reds Fans Should Be Terrified

Alright, so you know how you just *think* things can't get worse, and then BAM, they do? That's exactly what went down for Cincinnati's Reds yesterday. Not only did they blow a chance to sweep the Pirates with a 9-4 loss, but their guy Eugenio Suárez got absolutely drilled on the hand, and the X-rays came back... wait for it... inconclusive. Seriously? You gotta be kidding me. This is the kind of gut punch that makes your stomach drop, especially when you think about how crucial he is. And if that wasn't enough, Elly De La Cruz also got banged up. The team is heading into a tough series against the Brewers looking like a MASH unit, and man, this could get ugly fast.

Suárez's Hand: More Questions Than Answers

Let's talk about Suárez first because this one feels like it could be a season-changer. The guy just had a thrilling game-winning three-run home run on Saturday in their 9-7 win, and then yesterday, Mitch Keller nails him with a first-pitch fastball right on the left hand in the sixth inning. Ouch. He dropped that bat like it was hot, grimaced in pain, and a huge lump popped up immediately. Even after getting checked out, the swelling near his left wrist was still massive after the game. X-rays came back inconclusive because it's "very swollen," as Suárez himself put it. "They didn’t see anything because it’s too swollen." So now he's gotta get a CT scan today in Milwaukee, and everyone's holding their breath. Manager Terry Francona is hoping it's "maybe hit a blood vessel," but he also admitted Suárez is "very tender." This isn't just some random hit-by-pitch, either. The 34-year-old has a history here, breaking his right thumb back in 2018 after an HBP. He said, "With my experience, I feel like nothing is there. It doesn’t feel like a [broken] bone. I hope it’s nothing.

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" We're all praying with him, man. Coming back from a left oblique strain that had him out from April 23 to May 22, he's batting .208 with eight homers and 29 RBIs in 55 games. Losing him for any extended time would be devastating.

De La Cruz's Ankle Adds to the Pain

As if Suárez's situation wasn't enough, Elly De La Cruz also took a shot. In the fifth inning, he appeared to turn his left foot awkwardly on a swing, grounding into an inning-ending double play. He went to the ground and couldn't even run to first base. Trainer and manager came out, and he was allowed to continue, even finishing the game after a 65-minute rain delay. Francona confirmed it: he "Sprained his ankle." The manager said if he thought De La Cruz needed to come out, he "would have taken him out." That's a good sign, but still, another key player on the injured list? De La Cruz, who's 24, just got activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing three weeks with a right hamstring strain. Since returning, he's gone 2-for-18, hitting a meager .111 in his five games. Overall, he’s got a .268 average with 12 homers and 38 RBIs in 63 games, so when he's healthy, he's a force. But two guys banged up going into a series against a team that's had your number? That's rough, man.

What's Next: A Brutal Series Ahead

So, the Reds are 39-43 and they're facing the Brewers, who have absolutely owned them. Since 2021, Cincinnati has lost 18 of the last 21 series against Milwaukee, including a sweep just last week. They're also 4-17 against division rivals. With Suárez needing a CT scan and De La Cruz nursing a sprained ankle, this upcoming four-game series in Milwaukee could be a brutal test. Every fan needs to keep an eye on those injury updates because the rest of their season might just hinge on what those scans show. Pray for the best, hope for the best, because right now, this squad is in a tough spot.

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