With just two weeks to go until spring training, major league teams are scrambling to put the finishing touches on their rosters.

As of today, the Seattle Mariners enter the 2026 campaign with a good roster and a good offseason under their belts, but there are still questions.

Are the M's really prepared to give former top prospect Cole Young a 650 at-bat season in 2026? Are they really prepared to turn third base over to a combination of Ben Williamson and Colt Emerson? Especially as they chase the first World Series appearance in team history?

And could they go and add third baseman Eugenio Suarez for a third go-round with the franchise?

Well, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live, the market for Suarez could be coming back to a desirable place for the M's.

For the record, Cotillo predicted the Boston Red Sox to sign Suarez, but the note about his market here is fascinating:

Running parallel to all of that is what seems to be a slow market for Suárez, who isn’t a great defender and strikes out too often but did mash 49 homers last year. A rival agent speculated this week that he thinks Suárez’s deal is going to come in much lower than initial projections suggested, meaning the Red Sox might see the value in getting the slugger on a very palatable deal. At that point, with the CBT budget soaring, other moves to move money are likely necessary.

Well, if the money is going to be much lower than initially projected, that could spur movement from multiple teams, including the Mariners...

Now 34, Suarez is one of the best power hitters in the sport. He had 49 home runs last season between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mariners, and he drove in 118 runs. He instantly upgrades the middle of any team's lineup.

Power like that doesn't grow on trees, but it comes with a price: Suarez is extremely streaky, and he hit just .228 overall in 2025 (only .189 with the Mariners). He had just a .298 on-base percentage and he struck out 196 times.

He did hit a grand slam in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, which is one of the biggest hits in team history. He's also extremely well-liked in Seattle.

It's complex, but if the money fits well, things become easier.

If the Mariners play Suarez at third base every day, they are weakening the infield defense while also stunting the growth of Emerson and Williamson. If they play him as the primary designated hitter, they are taking away opportunities from Luke Raley, Dominic Canzone, Victor Robles and Rob Refsnyder. There would be a good chance that all four of them wouldn't be able to make it to spring training.

But again, if the price point is right, you sign first and ask questions later.

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