{"id":534412,"date":"2026-01-23T13:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/534412\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:36:16","slug":"mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-cody-bellinger-signing-opens-door-for-red-sox-pirates-mariners-to-pursue-two-time-all-star-free-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/534412\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Rumors: NY Yankees’ Cody Bellinger signing opens door for Red Sox, Pirates, Mariners to pursue two-time All-Star free agent"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Cody Bellinger<\/a> off the board after signing with the New York Yankees, the MLB free-agent market has quietly shifted toward one remaining impact bat: Eugenio Su\u00e1rez. <\/p>\n

The two time All-Star, and veteran third baseman, is coming off a powerful 2025 season, reminding clubs that proven run production still carries value even in an increasingly cautious market.<\/p>\n

At 34, Su\u00e1rez represents both upside and risk. His home-run output remains elite, but age, strikeouts, and defensive limitations have contributed to a slower-moving market. Still, teams needing middle-of-the-order power are monitoring closely as spring training approaches.<\/p>\n

According to MLBTradeRumors\u2018 Nick Deeds, the Boston Red Sox<\/a>, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners are viewed as the most logical fits should Su\u00e1rez\u2019s market accelerate, with each club facing distinct roster needs and strategic considerations.<\/p>\n

\"\" Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Mariners looks on after hitting a grand slam. Steph Chambers\/Getty Images Which team makes the most sense for Su\u00e1rez right now? <\/p>\n

For the Red Sox, the connection is straightforward. After missing on Alex Bregman, Boston still has an opening at third base and a clear need for right-handed power. <\/p>\n

The Pirates<\/a> present a different case. Since moving on from Ke\u2019Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh has lacked stability at third base. Su\u00e1rez\u2019s bat could legitimize a lineup built around emerging talent, but questions remain about how far ownership is willing to stretch payroll for a veteran slugger.<\/p>\n

Could a return to Seattle or a surprise bidder emerge? <\/p>\n

A reunion with the Mariners<\/a> cannot be ruled out. With Jorge Polanco gone, Su\u00e1rez could serve as a short-term bridge while prospects develop. Despite mixed results in Seattle previously, his past production shows he can thrive there under the right circumstances.<\/p>\n

SURVEY Where will Eugenio Su\u00e1rez sign?<\/p>\n

Where will Eugenio Su\u00e1rez sign?<\/p>\n

already voted 13 fans<\/p>\n

Other teams have been loosely connected, but most come with financial or roster obstacles. As the free-agent board thins, Su\u00e1rez stands as one of the final opportunities for a club seeking immediate offensive impact\u2014making the next few weeks pivotal for both player and suitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With Cody Bellinger off the board after signing with the New York Yankees, the MLB free-agent market has…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":529289,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2392],"tags":[5,48,1365,620,4,62,64,619,65,3235],"class_list":{"0":"post-534412","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-seattle-mariners","8":"tag-baseball","9":"tag-boston-red-sox","10":"tag-cody-bellinger","11":"tag-mariners","12":"tag-mlb","13":"tag-new-york-yankees","14":"tag-pittsburgh-pirates","15":"tag-seattle","16":"tag-seattle-mariners","17":"tag-seattlemariners"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/115944684535994278","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=534412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/529289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=534412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=534412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=534412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}