Are the Pittsburgh Pirates determined to strengthen their batting lineup? Reports suggest interest in slugger Eugenio Suárez, who has 325 career home runs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have always been a small-market team, but this offseason they are actively seeking reinforcements to change their status as the league’s weakest offensive squad. According to the local Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are interested in third-base power hitter Eugenio Suárez from the free agent market. However, given the team’s past history with free agent signings, will they really offer a big contract?

Last season, the Pirates hit only 117 home runs as a team, with a slugging percentage of 0.350 and an isolated power (ISO) of 0.119—figures that ranked last among all 30 teams. They clearly need power hitters like Suárez. He played for both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners last year, hitting a total of 49 home runs, bringing his career total to 325. Although his batting average of 0.228 and on-base percentage of 0.298 are relatively low and he strikes out frequently, his presence would still significantly boost the Pirates’ offense.

During the offseason, the Pirates have made some moves, including acquiring Brandon Lowe, Jhostynxon García, and Jake Mangum via trades, and signing free agent Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract. The team even reportedly offered Kyle Schwarber a contract exceeding $100 million, demonstrating their determination to address their offensive shortcomings despite a limited budget.

However, the largest contract the Pirates have ever given a free agent remains the three-year, $39 million deal signed with left-hander Francisco Liriano in December 2014. Therefore, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette questions whether the team can outbid other competitors in this bidding war. The good news is that Suárez’s market interest appears lukewarm so far, which could benefit the Pirates—his rivals reportedly include strong teams like the Mariners, Red Sox, and Cubs.