As the Boston Red Sox map out plans to inject more power into their projected 2026 lineup, most of the attention has centered on a familiar group of free agents. Alex Bregman remains the primary name linked to Boston, while Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber also continue to surface as possible fits. One power hitter who has largely flown under the radar in Red Sox conversations, however, is veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez.
Suárez, now 34, was one of the most sought-after players at last season’s trade deadline. The Arizona Diamondbacks ultimately dealt him to the Seattle Mariners, where he finished the year before reaching free agency. While Boston is not considered a favorite to sign him outright, the organization is believed to be keeping tabs on his market as a contingency option should talks with higher-profile targets stall.
The Red Sox are widely viewed as the leading contender to land Bregman and are often mentioned alongside the New York Mets as the biggest challengers for Alonso. Still, pulling off deals for both stars may be unrealistic. That possibility was highlighted by Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller, who suggested Boston may need to prioritize and look for alternatives depending on how negotiations unfold.
“Signing Alonso and re-signing Alex Bregman is probably asking too much,” Miller wrote. “But at least at third base, there are other quality options out there. They could give Alonso something like four years, $110M and then target either Kazuma Okamoto or Eugenio Suárez for a good deal less than what Bregman would cost.”
Although Suárez is on the older side, his production remains difficult to ignore. He launched 49 home runs last season and earned his second All-Star selection. Over the past five years, he has dipped below the 30-homer mark just once, firmly establishing himself as one of the league’s more consistent power threats.
Given those numbers, Suárez may be undervalued in discussions surrounding Boston’s offseason plans. His expected lower price tag makes him an intriguing fallback option. Even if he isn’t a primary target, Suárez could still offer significant value in 2026 as a right-handed bat well suited for Fenway Park and a player capable of making a meaningful impact in a playoff push ⚾