Mariners Acquire Eugenio Suarez, Feature Dual 35+ Home Run Threats

The Seattle Mariners have made a significant push in the 2025 MLB season, highlighted by the stellar performances of Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suárez. Raleigh, with 42 home runs before August, has joined an elite group of MLB sluggers and is currently leading the league in RBIs, alongside Suárez who was reacquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks after a midseason trade that broke Mark McGwire’s record for home runs by a traded player. The pairing of Raleigh and Suárez marks the first time in 66 years that a team entered August with two players each having 35+ home runs, a feat last accomplished by the 1961 New York Yankees. Suárez’s return, welcomed enthusiastically by teammates and fans, not only boosts the Mariners' offensive power but also brings valuable clubhouse leadership and chemistry, as noted by Raleigh and others. The Mariners’ front office demonstrated strong commitment by trading three top prospects to bring Suárez back, aiming to strengthen their playoff chances as they remain competitive in the AL West. This dynamic duo, supported by other key players, positions Seattle as a formidable contender for the postseason.