"The fit is obvious, as Pittsburgh finished 30th of 30 teams in home runs (117), slugging percentage (.350), and isolated power (.119). Suarez finished fifth in the majors in both homers (49) and isolated power (.248), and his .526 SLG ranked 10th among all qualified batters. In terms of pure offensive production, Suarez was dragged down by a .228 batting average and .298 on-base percentage, and he continued to post one of the higher strikeout rates of any batter in the game."
"Suarez's 2025 production fell off drastically after the deadline trade that sent him from the Diamondbacks to the Mariners. Though he posted bigger numbers in a prior stint in Seattle and Suarez's strikeouts have made him prone to streaky play, seeing Suarez decline so sharply after moving to a pitcher-friendly ballpark must be a concern for the Pirates about how Suarez might fare at PNC Park."
The Pirates have added multiple bats but continue seeking more offense and have interest in Eugenio Suarez. Pittsburgh ranked last in MLB in home runs (117), slugging percentage (.350), and isolated power (.119). Suarez hit 49 homers, ranked fifth in homers and isolated power, and posted a .526 slugging percentage. His overall production was hindered by a .228 batting average, .298 on-base percentage, and a high strikeout rate. Suarez’s 2025 performance declined sharply after a midseason trade to Seattle, raising concerns about his fit in pitcher-friendly PNC Park. At 34, age and defensive limitations increase risk for a multi-year deal. Suarez’s raw power and clubhouse leadership are notable assets.
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