The Seattle Mariners came into the trade deadline last year with a massive hole in their lineup. They needed to add a slugger and they opted to trade for Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez.
Suárez struggled a bit at times down the stretch, but he has his best moments in the biggest games of the season. But his contract ended at the end of the season and many expected him to sign elsewhere.
But his free agency market hasn’t garnered as much attention as many expected it would. In fact, it seems like Suárez is running out of realistic suitors, which could result in a shocking decision this winter.
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Just Baseball’s Ryan Finkelstein predicted Suárez would shock the baseball world and re-sign with the Mariners on a one-year, $20 million deal this offseason.
Mariners could shockingly re-sign Eugenio Suárez
Oct 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) attempts a throw to first against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
“My last prediction on Eugenio Suarez was that he would reunite with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year deal, but now that Nolan Arenado has been traded to the desert, there is no room for Geno,” Finkelstein wrote. “Instead, we got him going back to his other old team, signing with the Seattle Mariners.
“When the offseason first began, my prediction for Geno was that he would sign a three-year deal for $70 million. Then, in an update, I dropped the salary down to $20 million per over a two-year deal. Finally, I am starting to wonder if Suarez only lands a one-year deal.”
The Mariners have a clear hole at third base they could use Suárez in. He’s one of the best power hitters in the league and the Mariners need some additional pop outside of Cal Raleigh in their lineup.
Suárez has been well liked in both his stints with the team. His personality will bode well with any clubhouse in the league, but the Mariners faithful has seemingly taken a liking to him.
This idea, especially at $20 million for one year, would fit the Mariners perfectly. It would fit their lineup, defense, and clubhouse perfectly.
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