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Boston Red Sox Urged to Sign 49-HR Star Slugger After Terrible Postseason

The Boston Red Sox ended their 2026 campaign on a horrible note.The Red Sox were swept by the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card series, and they never made it interesting. This is because Boston was outscored 18-2…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 2:56 PM
Boston Red Sox Urged to Sign 49-HR Star Slugger After Terrible Postseason
Key Things to Know
  • Patrick McAvoy of Sports Illustrated urged the Boston Red Sox to sign free agent slugger Eugenio Suarez.
  • The proposed deal would be a free agent signing, potentially on a short-term contract as a designated hitter.
  • Boston was swept by the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card series, getting outscored 18-2.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Red Sox have been urged to target Cincinnati Reds slugger Eugenio Suarez in free agency following a disappointing postseason exit. After being swept 18-2 across two games by the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card series, Boston faces a critical need for power hitting in the middle of their lineup.

Sports Illustrated writer Patrick McAvoy proposed that the Red Sox sign the unrestricted free agent to serve as a designated hitter. Suarez hit 26 home runs with Cincinnati in 2026 after previously hitting 49 home runs across the 2025 season.

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