The Boston Red Sox are in a tight spot. After missing out on their top target, Pete Alonso, who shockingly signed with their division rival, the Baltimore Orioles, the team is now scrambling to find a power bat to anchor their lineup. But here's where it gets interesting: despite the setback, the Red Sox might still have a trick up their sleeve. According to a report by Boston Globe insider Alex Speier, the team has shifted its focus to another right-handed power hitter—one who comes with a more budget-friendly price tag.
The Winter Meetings may be wrapping up, but the Red Sox’s quest for a middle-of-the-order slugger is far from over. Their initial priority, Kyle Schwarber, who led the National League with 56 home runs, slipped away when he re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a whopping $150 million over five years. Alonso, the New York Mets’ franchise home run king, seemed like the perfect fit—a right-handed power hitter ideal for Fenway Park’s infamous Green Monster. But with Alonso’s $155 million deal with the Orioles, the Red Sox were left empty-handed.
And this is the part most people miss: Boston’s lineup is severely lacking right-handed power, a critical weakness in a ballpark where right-handed pull hitters can thrive. Enter Eugenio Suárez, the Seattle Mariners’ third baseman and a free agent after a 49-homer season in 2025—the fifth-most in MLB and the most by a purely right-handed hitter not named Aaron Judge. Suárez’s spray charts reveal a hitter tailor-made for Fenway, with the majority of his home runs landing in left or left-center field.
At 34 years old, Suárez is projected to command a more modest contract—around $30 million over two years, according to Spotrac. This makes him an attractive option for the Red Sox, who are already committed to paying Rafael Devers $31 million annually. But here’s the controversial part: Is Suárez, at his age, a reliable long-term solution, or are the Red Sox settling for a quick fix?
With third baseman Alex Bregman still on the market and shortstop Trevor Story as their only remaining right-handed power threat, the Red Sox have limited options. Suárez’s 49 home runs in 2025 are impressive, but can he sustain that production in a new environment? And is his age a red flag or a bargain?
What do you think? Is Eugenio Suárez the right move for the Red Sox, or should they keep searching for a younger, more expensive option? Let us know in the comments below!
