The Seattle Mariners have been linked to third baseman Eugenio Suárez on the trade market for several weeks, but could there be another name in play at the deadline?
While this is purely speculation at this stage, a recent social media post from respected insider Francys Romero suggests it’s worth keeping an eye on Yoán Moncada:
“Yoán Moncada continues to attract interest from multiple MLB teams ahead of the Trade Deadline, per industry sources.”
Moncada, 30, is in the final year of his contract and will become a free agent after the season. The Yankees, Cubs, Brewers, and Mariners are among the teams reportedly monitoring him.
Seattle had shown interest in Moncada during the offseason but ultimately chose to retain Jorge Polanco and move him to third base. Moncada later signed with the Los Angeles Angels, but his season has again been disrupted by injuries — a recurring issue in recent years.
So far, Moncada has appeared in just 36 games in 2025, slashing .231 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs. Despite being a switch-hitter with promising tools, he hasn’t lived up to his early potential. His last strong seasons came in 2019 (25 home runs) and 2020 (.315 AVG in a shortened season). Since then, his production has dipped significantly — he’s averaged just a .235 batting average and hit 30 home runs since 2022, with an OPS+ of 93 over that span. He also played only 12 games in 2024.
From Seattle’s perspective, trading for Moncada now appears to carry more risk than reward. His track record with injuries and declining consistency doesn’t align with a team eyeing a postseason push.
Ben Williamson, the Mariners’ current third baseman, is holding his own with a .259 batting average and improving metrics, including an OPS+ of 81. He’s also considered a stronger defender than Moncada.
Targeting Suárez still makes more sense. He brings power (31 home runs), organizational familiarity, and a more reliable track record — all qualities Seattle could use down the stretch. Moncada, meanwhile, is arguably a more uncertain option now than he was just a few months ago.
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