"Some of that can surely be attributed to age, as teams are often hesitant about how strikeout-heavy sluggers like Suarez will age as they enter their mid-thirties. A tough stretch run in Seattle where Suarez hit just .189/.255/.428 across 53 games following a midseason trade might also raise some eyebrows. Even so, the upside Suarez demonstrated last year is tremendous and could be a game changer for a lineup in need of a boost."
"That leaves a clear hole in the team's infield, and Suarez is by far the best option to plug that hole remaining on the free agent market. The slugger would also offer home run power that the team lacked throughout 2025, a deficiency that led them to get involved in the markets for Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso earlier this winter. With that said, however, the team's pivot towards signing Ranger Suarez after missing on Bregman has been coupled with a focus on pitching and run prevention."
Eugenio Suarez, a 34-year-old third baseman, is the lone remaining impact bat in free agency after Cody Bellinger's signing. Coming off a 49-homer 2025, Suarez offers significant power but faces concerns about age, strikeouts, and a poor late-season stretch in Seattle (.189/.255/.428 across 53 games after a midseason trade). Defensive limitations at third base and potential decline temper interest. The Boston Red Sox are a clear fit after missing on Alex Bregman but may prioritize pitching and younger trade targets. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a void at third following the Ke'Bryan Hayes trade.
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