The Seattle Mariners are already making noise this offseason, locking in first baseman Josh Naylor with a new five-year deal and reportedly eyeing a reunion with infielder Jorge Polanco after he declined his 2026 player option. But one name notably absent from their plans? Eugenio Suárez.
Suárez, who joined Seattle midseason in 2025 on a rental deal, appears to be headed elsewhere - and his next stop might be Pittsburgh.
Let’s talk about what that could mean.
At 34 years old, Suárez is coming off a power-packed campaign that saw him launch a career-high 49 home runs. That kind of pop doesn’t just go unnoticed - especially in a league where consistent power from the hot corner is a premium commodity.
While his batting average dipped to .189 during the regular season with Seattle, he still managed to drive in 31 runs and go deep 13 times in just 53 games. And when October came, Suárez stepped up.
He raised his average to .213 in the postseason, adding three home runs and eight RBI in what was a solid playoff showing.
It wasn’t always pretty, but it was productive - and that’s the kind of impact bat teams are willing to pay for.
Enter the Pittsburgh Pirates.
According to MLB insider Mark Feinsand, the Pirates are a team to watch in the Suárez sweepstakes. Pittsburgh is expected to open the checkbook this winter, and Suárez could be a strong fit for a team looking to add both power and veteran presence to its lineup.
After trading long-time third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Reds at last year’s deadline, the Pirates have been patching the position with Jared Triolo and Nick Yorke. While both are serviceable options, neither brings the kind of thump Suárez offers.
There’s no deal in place yet, but the logic is clear: the Pirates need offense, and Suárez brings it in bunches. He’s a two-time All-Star with postseason experience and a proven track record of putting the ball in the seats. For a team trying to take the next step, especially in a division that’s always up for grabs, adding a bat like his could shift the tide.
Suárez might not be heading back to Seattle, but his journey is far from over. If Pittsburgh pulls the trigger, they could be getting a slugger who still has plenty left in the tank - and a chance to reshape the middle of their lineup in 2026.