Free agency has been slow this offseason, as many quality players remain on the open market. This is due to this year’s class being mostly underwhelming and the uncertainty surrounding the impending lockout in 2027. However, with market values diminishing by the day, this works to the advantage of the Milwaukee Brewers, who typically buy low on free agents. Milwaukee needs more power in its lineup and one player who could help fill this need is Eugenio Suarez.

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The Milwaukee Brewers need more power in their lineup. While they averaged 4.98 runs per game, they only hit 166 home runs. The only team that hit less homers and still made the postseason was the San Diego Padres. While Milwaukee outlasted the Cubs in the NLDS, their lack of consistent power was one reason for their demise in the NLCS against the Dodgers.

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On paper, it’s very easy to be shocked that Eugenio Suarez is still a free agent. His statistics were significantly better than Kyle Tucker, who recently signed a record-breaking contract with the Dodgers. Last season, split between the Diamondbacks and Mariners, Suarez slashed .228/.298/.526 with 49 home runs, 118 RBI, and an OPS of .824. He was even an All-Star for the second time in his career. He also struck out 197 times, but a high number of strikeouts comes with being a power hitter like Suarez. However, it was a tale of two seasons for the 34-year-old in 2025.

During the first half of the year with Arizona, Suarez was a dominant power hitter. He blasted 36 homers and 87 RBI and had an OPS of .897. However, after being traded to the Mariners, the 34-year-old experienced a significant drop statistically. With Seattle, Eugenio Suarez only hit 13 homers, 31 RBI, and had an OPS of just .682. Making matters worse, the two-time All-Star mostly struggled during the postseason.

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With spring training almost a month away, Suarez is most likely not going to be able to land a large deal. He’s also 34 years old, and his career is nearing its conclusion. The Brewers have a real opportunity to give their lineup a low-cost power boost. Milwaukee is known for signing free agents when their market value has dropped. The team has done this with players like Rhys Hoskins and Jose Quintana and included mutual options in those deals. The Brewers can put together the same kind of deal with Eugenio Suarez.

The Milwaukee Brewers are already familiar with Eugenio Suarez. From 2014-2021, he played for the division rival Cincinnati Reds. He was also linked to the Brewers as a possible destination during the trade deadline last year. While there might be some concern surrounding his drop-off in the second half, this can easily be attributed to playing in Seattle, a hitters’ graveyard. He’d have a much easier time hitting at American Family Field. In his career playing in Milwaukee, the 34-year-old has hit 12 home runs, 31 RBI, and an OPS of .683.

Signing Him Would Allow The Brewers To Be More Creative

Signing Eugenio Suarez will also allow the Brewers to be creative with their lineup. One way is to make the two-time All-Star a part of the designated hitter rotation. The Brewers would also be able to make him their primary third baseman. The infield could potentially change as well, with Caleb Durbin moving to second base and Brice Turang taking over at shortstop. The team would also finally be able to take out the light-hitting Joey Ortiz from the regular lineup. Signing Eugenio Suarez will allow the Brewers to do a lot more things that they can’t do currently.

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If the Brewers want to get over the postseason hump, they need more power in their lineup. For how Milwaukee operates during free agency, Eugenio Suarez will fit the bill. Suarez would not only provide more power, but also allow Milwaukee to be more creative with their lineups and infield configurations. This could include Brewers fans seeing less of Joey Ortiz’s weak bat in the lineup. This is the move that could put the Brewers over the top.

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