Mariners in 'prime position' to claim ex-Reds All-Star 344-HR slugger
The Mariners have a good chance to land a major power-hitter mid-season.
The Seattle Mariners find themselves in a prime position to claim former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Eugenio Suarez, who has 344 career home runs. This opportunity arose after the Reds placed Suarez on waivers due to his disappointing performance this season, including only 19 home runs and 57 RBIs in 103 games. With a .705 OPS and $15 million remaining on his contract, the Reds decided to release him.
The Mariners, who are currently 64-70 and just 4.0 games back from the AL Wild Card, stand to gain significantly from adding Suarez to their roster, as their third base position is a glaring need. While other teams like the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers could also claim Suarez, the Mariners' record makes them the most likely contenders.
This potential acquisition could provide a much-needed boost to the Mariners' offense, which has been lacking firepower.
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