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As the MLB offseason continues, veteran third baseman Eugenio Suarez remains unsigned, despite putting together a special season in 2025. Suarez split time between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners, becoming a truly impactful bat for both teams during the year.
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However, his time in Arizona was much stronger, and it helped his overall numbers for the year. With the Diamondbacks. Suarez slashed .248/.320/.576 with 36 home runs and 87 runs batted in.
Once he got to Seattle, it was clear that his rhythm was messed up, and his numbers quickly dropped. Suarez slashed .196/.255/.428, hitting 13 home runs with 31 runs batted in for the Mariners.
His struggles in Seattle could be impacting his overall free agency, but the chance for teams to add someone who can potentially hit 50 home runs is rare. This could see the veteran land a nice contract on the open market, but the only question now is where that may be.
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Eugenio Suarez Lands With San Diego Padres
As the market for Suarez continues to be weaker than expected, this could open the door for a team like the San Diego Padres to pounce on him. If Suarez is open to doing a shorter-term deal with a higher AAV, the Padres could absolutely be in play to land his services going forward.
San Diego struggled to put together a consistent offensive attack a year ago, and adding someone like Suarez to the mix could change everything. Padres’ president of baseball operations, AJ Preller, has been excellent at finding talent to add to the team, while also keeping costs down for long amounts of time.
We could see the Padres look to do the same thing here with Suarez, giving the offense a real boost due to his overall power. Even with the strikeout issues, Suarez still remains a feared hitter on a team, and he could thrive playing alongside the other stars in the Padres lineup.
Having Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Suarez in a lineup could put some real fear into the hearts of opposing pitchers this season. Suarez would also get to play in a very home run-friendly stadium like Petco Park, potentially helping his numbers hump up throughout the year.
Due to his poor defense, Suarez could easily slide into the designated hitter role for the Padres, while also giving Machado days off at third base when needed. This could be a way to help keep both guys healthy throughout the long regular season, and it could have massive ramifications come playoff time for this franchise.
His ability to hit home runs could transform this Padres lineup into something electrifying for the season, and he could help protect others in the lineup. Overall, the Padres do make a lot of sense for the veteran infielder, and it’s something that each side may want to consider before the offseason comes to an end.