Pirates Expected To Sign Potential Red Sox Free-Agent Target

The Boston Red Sox are still one of the more intriguing teams to follow this offseason. They’re walking a line between bold moves and patience as they try to reshape their roster.

Most of their action has come through trades, but free agency isn’t off the table. One name that keeps popping up is third baseman Eugenio Suárez, a legit power hitter who might help fill recent gaps and shake up the infield at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Offseason Strategy: Trades Over Splashy Signings

The Red Sox front office has been busy, just not the way a lot of fans imagined. Instead of chasing the biggest free agents, Boston focused on trades to fill roster spots.

This approach gives them some flexibility. At the same time, it leaves a few glaring holes.

The biggest loss? Alex Bregman—he signed with the Chicago Cubs. Boston had their eyes on him, but the market moved too fast. To make matters worse, Bo Bichette, who was considered as a backup plan, ended up with the New York Mets.

Why Third Base Remains a Question Mark

With Bregman out of the picture, third base is still wide open. The Red Sox have some internal options, but none with Bregman’s power or experience.

That’s why Eugenio Suárez keeps coming up in offseason rumors.

Eugenio Suárez: A Power Bat Still on the Market

Eugenio Suárez is one of the best power bats left in free agency. He’s got a long track record of mashing home runs and could slide right into Bregman’s old spot in the lineup.

Suárez isn’t in his prime anymore, but he’s still productive. He knows where he stands, so he’s probably open to a shorter contract.

That makes him attractive to a lot of teams, including Boston.

What Suárez Brings to the Table

Suárez’s main selling points are his power and his ability to stay on the field. His batting average goes up and down, but he can change a game with one swing.

• Finished the season with 49 home runs
• Posted an .824 OPS
• Earned his second All-Star selection

Those stats show why teams still want him, especially if they need someone to hit in the heart of the order.

Why Boston May Not Be the Favorite

Even though he seems like a fit, ESPN’s Tristan Cockcroft doesn’t think Boston will land Suárez. He actually sees the Pittsburgh Pirates as the favorites.

Cockcroft says the Pirates really need power, and their lineup leans left. Suárez bats right and brings plenty of pop, so he’d balance things out fast.

A Potential Contract Projection

Cockcroft thinks a deal could look like this:

• Two years, $42 million
• Post-2026 opt-out included

That setup gives both sides some flexibility, which smaller-market teams like Pittsburgh usually want.

Late-Season Production and Park Factors

Suárez’s recent numbers add another layer. He hammered 36 home runs in just 106 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks before a trade sent him to the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle’s T-Mobile Park is tough on hitters, and his numbers dipped there. Still, his overall season stayed strong, which just proves his bat can play almost anywhere—especially in parks that favor hitters.

What This Means for the Red Sox

For Boston, Suárez brings both opportunity and risk. He could steady third base and add some much-needed power.

But honestly, competition and cost might nudge the Red Sox to look for other options through a trade. As the offseason drags on, Boston has to decide if they want a quick boost or more flexibility down the road.

And really, until Eugenio Suárez signs somewhere, the Red Sox are going to stay in the mix—like it or not.

 
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