Adjusting to the new Eugenio Suárez

When Mariner President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto made a bombshell trade with the Cincinnati Reds last spring, the initial thought was Eugenio Suarez was a salary dump. All-star outfielder Jesse Winker was considered the headliner. Fast forward a year later, and the roles have reversed. Winker is toiling in Milwaukee, while Suarez provides a veteran presence in the middle of the Mariner order. A deeper dive into the 31-year-old third baseman's 2023 campaign unveils some exciting developments that might help right the ship after the team's slow start.