Eugenio Suárez Fantasy Outlook 2026 Free Agency

On the subject of the trade, Suárez was two different players before and after. He was a fantasy stud on the Diamondbacks, crushing those aforementioned 36 dingers along with 87 RBI, 64 R, 1 SB, and a reasonable .248 AVG.

In Seattle, that production dropped to 13 HR, 31 RBI, 27 R, and an egregious .189 AVG, though he did snag 3 SB.

But there’s reason to believe the slump won’t bleed into 2026. Suárez’s .243 BABIP was the lowest among all qualified batters last season and his lowest since ’21. He was by definition 2025’s unluckiest hitter, and posted an even worse .227 with the Mariners.

To add more evidence, Suárez’s 2025 wOBA and wRC+ were comparable to those of Cody Bellinger, who just signed a big five-year, $162.5M deal to return to the Yankees. And despite Bellinger having a .031 higher BABIP, Suárez produced 20 more RBI and 20 more HR on just one more PA.

That’s more than enough reason to believe whoever drafts Suárez in 2026 will get the Diamondbacks version instead of the Mariners one.

Rumored Free Agency Destinations

Seattle Mariners Reunion

It wouldn’t have been shocking if Suárez’s regular season performance with the M’s last year had soured Seattle on a second reunion. But that would be forgetting the final impression the slugger left: a 2-HR, 5-RBI Herculean performance in Game 5 of the ALCS complete with a game-winning grand slam that put the team one win away from the World Series.

Suárez spent 2022 and 2023 with the team before the Mariners, ironically, traded him to Arizona. His AVG, BABIP, wOBA, wRC+, and WAR were all much better in those seasons than 2025, where his PA rates for HR, R, and RBI with the team were better.

A full season with averaging stats closer to his first go in Seattle could boost those 2025 rates and set the stage for another monster year.

He knows the environment, lineup, fanbase, and stadium — even if its HR Park Factor is among the worst in the league. The Mariners still have gaps at 3B and DH and have already lost 26 HR and 78 RBI with Jorge Polanco going to the Mets.

It makes a whole lot of sense for both sides to get a deal done.

Boston Red Sox

The Mariners aren’t the only team in need of offensive help and a hole at 3B. The Red Sox were all-in on Alex Bregman and were confident he would be back in Boston … until he wasn’t.

Losing Bregman to the Cubs has created a bit of a crisis in Beantown, so it makes total sense they’re having internal talks about bringing in the best free agent at the position behind him to fill those shoes.

Suárez would fit right into the cleanup spot, anchoring a team that will battle in a hyper-competitive AL East. And while Fenway Park is even less homer-friendly than T-Mobile or Chase, Suárez has seen success there with 4 HR and 14 RBI in 10 G.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Similar to the Red Sox, the Pirates whiffed on the third baseman they had their eyes set on: Kazuma Okamoto.

Traditionally quiet during free agency, Pittsburgh has flipped that narrative on its head as the team appears to be doing whatever it can to be competitive while Cy Young winner Paul Skenes is under contract.

They’ve already upgraded their infield by acquiring Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay and signing Ryan O’Hearn to their largest AAV contract in team history, but there’s more work to be done for arguably the league’s worst offense.

Suárez would improve nearly every weakest aspect of that unit while providing good protection for their other new additions.

2026 Fantasy Projections by Team

Mariners Scenario

This is the best result from a fantasy standpoint. Though it’s close, the Mariners have the better overall offense than the Red Sox and are far better than the Pirates, offering Suárez the most protection possible around Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Josh Naylor.

Seattle also offers the kind of familiarity that tends to prevent performance drop-offs common with players changing cities. He would get plenty of playing time at both 3B and DH as well, unless one of Seattle’s youth bats takes a big next step.

While projecting a repeat or surpassing of 2025 might be too lofty, we’ve shown that it’s well within the realm of possibility.

Red Sox Scenario

It’s not a stretch to argue that a Red Sox team with Suárez will be a better 2026 offense than a Mariners unit without him or Polanco.

Boston also has a young core with plenty of potential backed by veteran power in Trevor Story, Jarren Duran, and Willson Contreras, offering almost as much protection as the Mariners.

The only knocks would be the lack of familiarity he has compared to Seattle and that Masataka Yoshida looms at the DH spot. How dedicated Boston would be to Yoshida if they sign Suárez would determine the third baseman’s ceiling here.

Pirates Scenario

Though certainly the most intriguing and interesting of pairings, the Pirates pose the biggest risk in terms of fit.

PNC Park is the least homer-friendly among these three scenarios, though it’s better for doubles than Fenway and T-Mobile and overall versus the latter. The lineup is also the weakest and the pressure to perform will likely be highest.

We wouldn’t project a massive drop-off for the slugger, but a 40+ HR, 100+ RBI season would be more dream than reality. A 20+ HR, 80+ RBI floor is far more reasonable.

Risks and Draft Value

For all of Suárez’s positives, he does carry some significant risk. He’ll turn 35 in July, the age where sluggers can see their power start to decline significantly.

And the tradeoff for Suárez’s long balls is his dangerously high K%, which has danced near or above 30% every season since 2018. He’s also earned a reputation as a poor defender, posting a career-worst -6 DRS in 2025 that brought his career total to a hideous -24.

Even with those factored in, Suárez’s history of monster power and run production is too much to ignore in fantasy drafts. He finished fourth among all 3B-eligible players in 2025 fantasy, and there’s more evidence in favor of him being a starting-caliber member of that group yet again in 2026 than not.

Overall Fantasy Ranking

Suárez sits comfortably as a Top-10 3B for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts with a potential repeat Top-5 ceiling. That charts him out to a solid early-to-mid-round pick in 12-team leagues.

He can deliver must-have power that’ll keep you competing in HR and RBI all season long. Just be sure to monitor his landing spot and properly adjust expectations based on park and lineup fit.

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People Also Ask

How many home runs did Eugenio Suárez hit in 2025?
Suárez hit 49 homers with 118 RBI with the D-backs and Mariners.

Which teams are interested in Suárez?
A Mariners reunion is likely, while the Red Sox and Pirates remain linked due to need at 3B.

Is Suárez a top fantasy 3B in 2026?
Yes, he’s a premier power source despite his age.

Which ballpark fits best for Suárez?
Fenway Park is best overall for righties like Suárez, while T-Mobile Park is best specifically for home runs and PNC Park for doubles.

What was Suárez’s post-trade performance?
Suárez dipped after the Mariners move due to bad luck, but he still contributed and had a legendary ALCS Game 5.

What is the contract projection for Suárez?
A multi-year deal is expected for a power bat of Suárez’s caliber.