Mariners Rumors: Eugenio Suárez's market may be trending in Seattle's direction

Eugenio Suárez is a great example of how quickly a player's stock can change within the course of just a few months. Heading into the 2025 trade deadline, he was a hot commodity and arguably the most sought-after piece. After a few months of lukewarm production, his free agency has attracted little interest.

One team that has been reportedly pursuing him is the Boston Red Sox, who are looking to fill the void left by Alex Bregman. The Mariners have not been linked to Suárez as heavily and have been planning on proceeding with internal options at third base, but market conditions may give them a leg up if they decide to add him to the roster for the third time.

Some speculate that Eugenio Suárez will receive a smaller contract than initially projected

According to a recent report by Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Suárez isn't going to get as lucrative of a deal as he was initially slated for. MLBTradeRumors estimated that he'd get something in the realm of three years, $63 million, but he could now be looking at a shorter contract with a much lower AAV.

This could loop Seattle back into the chase. Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported in late December that the Mariners weren't interested in meeting the veteran's demands from earlier in the offseason, but as Spring Training approaches, clubs will have more and more negotiating leverage to push for a more affordable deal.

The current situation is incredibly favorable for the Mariners. They're not pressed to add a free agent at third base, as they do have some intriguing young talent in Ben Williamson and Colt Emerson. But with their competitive window at its peak, more experienced help couldn't hurt.

On the other hand, Eugenio Suárez may not be the answer and evidence from his stint with the team last year would suggest that he may not even be worth a roster spot, let alone weighing down the payroll. His continued struggles to hit at T-Mobile Park won't just go away, and perhaps it's best for both parties if he found a new home for the time being.

Ultimately, this will come down to whether his market is tight enough for the Mariners to submit a winning bid at a risk-free price. If so, they can always trade him away or designate him for assignment if he doesn't live up to expectations. If he replicates the success he had in Arizona, then it'd be an outstanding return on investment, even if he only stuck around for one year.

Making smart but aggressive bets is what this front office has done best over the past few years, and it's a big reason the organization is where it's at today. At this point, Eugenio Suárez doesn't seem like the solution to anyone's problems, but he could be a pleasant surprise for Seattle.