Eugenio Suárez Is Still on the Market - And Still a Power Threat Worth Betting On
Eugenio Suárez is still out there. And for a guy who just mashed 49 home runs in 2025 - yeah, that number is real - it’s a little surprising we’re flipping the calendar to February and he hasn’t found a new home yet.
What makes this even more head-scratching is that his most recent team, the Seattle Mariners, could very well use a third baseman. That’s the position Suárez held down after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the trade deadline. He didn’t just fill a spot - he brought thunder to the lineup, slugging 13 homers down the stretch and adding more pop in the postseason.
Before that? He was on a tear in the desert.
Suárez hit 36 bombs for Arizona, including a jaw-dropping four-homer game that stamped his season as one of the most powerful performances in recent memory. It wasn’t a hot streak.
It was a statement.
So why is one of baseball’s premier power bats still unsigned?
The reasons are likely a mix of market dynamics and Suárez’s own priorities. It’s possible he’s holding out for the right fit - not just a quick deal with a rebuilding team, but a situation where he can contribute meaningfully and chase wins. At the same time, teams may be hesitant to meet his asking price, especially in a free-agent class that’s heavy on first basemen and corner infield types.
According to MLB.com’s Brian Murphy, Suárez is “the top slugger still available” - and it’s hard to argue. Murphy’s rundown of remaining infielders includes names like Ty France, Paul Goldschmidt, Kiké Hernández, Rhys Hoskins, Nathaniel Lowe, and Carlos Santana. Solid players, sure, but none with Suárez’s 2025 power output or his ability to change a game with one swing.
He’s not a perfect player - few are - but Suárez brings something every team needs: game-breaking power. And in an era where offense is at a premium, especially at third base, that matters.
Eventually, someone’s going to sign him. And when he starts launching balls into the upper deck again, there will be more than a few front offices wondering why they didn’t pull the trigger when they had the chance.
For now, Suárez remains the biggest bat still on the board - and the clock is ticking.