Last week, the Seattle Mariners signed designated hitter/outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year deal worth $6.25 million. At that kind of money, Refnsyder is going to play every day against left-handed pitching. As long as he's healthy, that's a given, whether he's playing at DH or in the outfield.

So, with Refsnyder in the fold, does that mean the end of a possible reunion for the Mariners and Eugenio Suarez?

Let's take a look:

About Suarez

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.

So, how would a reunion work?

A reunion would be complicated, quite frankly. Not impossible, but complicated. And lets factor this in: While we don't know what Suarez will command on the open market, we know it will be significant enough for him to be a starter as well. If he comes to Seattle, he's playing just about every day.

Option 1: Suarez plays third base

If Suarez comes in as the everyday third baseman, then that's a clean fit. Suarez would play third, J.P. Crawford would play shortstop, Cole Young would play second and Josh Naylor would play first.

The designated hitter spot could rotate between Dominic Canzone, Luke Raley and Victor Robles, depending on the matchup.

The problem? Top prospect Colt Emerson is boxed out. And at 20 years old, that might be best for his development, but we've heard so much about his opportunity to make the Opening Day roster that it feels odd to shut him off from it now.

And what about Ben Williamson? Is he on the roster as a backup infielder? And what happens to the likes of Leo Rivas, Samad Taylor, and Ryan Bliss if he is?

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Option 2: Suarez plays DH

Let's say that the Mariners really want to give Emerson or Williamson the primary job at third base. That's great, they can just put Suarez at designated hitter then.

Ok.....

If Suarez is at designated hitter against righties, then Canzone would probably go to right field. So, then Luke Raley's roster spot is redundant.

If Suarez is at DH against lefties, then Refsnyder (who we've established is playing every day against lefties) goes to right. Then? Victor Robles's roster spot is redundant. Somebody would have to go, and do the Mariners want to do that?

It's also possible that the Mariners could sit Emerson against lefties and play Suarez at third, and then have room for both Refnsyder and Robles, but is that really the best thing for Emerson's development?

Resolution 

The Mariners have an obligation to put the best team out on the field as they chase a World Series, but that comes with a price. It's just a question of which price the M's want to pay.

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