The Seattle Mariners face a difficult decision regarding power hitter Eugenio Suárez. After acquiring Suárez and Josh Naylor at the trade deadline—both of whom played key roles in their postseason run—the team has already locked up Naylor with a major contract this offseason. Although Seattle could still make room for Suárez on a new deal, he appears more likely to land a strong contract elsewhere this winter.
Jordan Leandre of Just Baseball reveal Suárez will bolt from the Mariners and sign with the division rival Athletics this winter. Jim Bowden of The Athletic projected Suárez would sign a $72 million deal this offseason.
“As it stands, FanGraphs projects Max Muncy — not that one — to be the A’s third baseman on Opening Day, meaning an upgrade certainly could be in order,” Leandre wrote. ” had a career year between Arizona and Seattle last season, tying a career-high with 49 home runs and setting a new one in RBI with 118. Entering free agency at 34, there’s been auspicious silence surrounding him.
“However, the A’s make a ton of sense for him. Sutter Health Park was the No. 2 ballpark for righties last season and top 10 for home runs. I believe the organization is also closer to competing than they thought entering the 2025 season, so they can afford to get creative. Adding an impact bat on the periphery of the market’s high-end creates one of the most uncomfortable lineups to dispatch in baseball. Between Kurtz, Rooker, Soderstrom, Langeliers, and Suárez, there’s 150-homer potential in that quintet.”
The Athletics have some talent on their roster, but they need a third baseman and some additional pop. Suárez would help them in both places.
He might not make them a World Series contender, but signing him would certainly push the team in the right direction. They have a bright young core of talent to build around. Adding a veteran like Suárez would work perfectly for everybody involved.
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