First Base Still a Major Hole for Boston
The Red Sox have shored up most positions for the long term, but first base remains unsettled. Triston Casas is their current option, yet his recurring absences make exploring alternatives necessary.
Eugenio Suárez
Fansided Suggests Surprising Target
According to Fansided’s Jake Elman, Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez—who hits free agency this offseason—could be an under-the-radar solution.
Why Suárez Fits the Plan
Elman notes that while Suárez has primarily played third base since 2016, he recently logged his first career innings at first, appearing once for the Diamondbacks and twice for the Mariners. At 34, a move across the diamond is hardly unrealistic.
Bargain One-Year “Prove-It” Deal
Suárez’s down season with Seattle could make him an affordable one-year rental. He’s hitting just .191 with a .699 OPS over 151 plate appearances—far below the .248 average and .897 OPS he posted last year with Arizona—making a short-term contract with Boston a strong possibility.
Eugenio Suárez
Production That Outshines Casas
Despite his slump, Suárez is still slashing .233/.306/.539/.845 with 45 home runs—already more than Casas has managed across the last two seasons combined, even though Suárez has played barely half a season in that time.
A Move That Boosts Boston’s Title Chances
If Boston can’t capture a championship this year, next season could be their moment—and adding Suárez at first base would significantly strengthen their push for a World Series run.
