The Yankees are marching toward the trade deadline with one glaring mission: secure an impact infielder who can elevate their lineup.
It’s no secret general manager Brian Cashman has circled third base as an urgent priority, and few bats shine brighter right now than Eugenio Suarez.
The Arizona Diamondbacks slugger is the type of addition who could tip the scales in October, turning tight playoff duels into statement wins.
Suarez is smashing expectations with elite power
Suarez isn’t just putting together a nice season — he’s one of the best power hitters in baseball and making pitchers pay for mistakes.
Over 94 games this year, the 33-year-old is hitting .249/.318/.568 with 31 home runs, the fourth most in the majors, and 77 RBIs.
That 141 wRC+ means he’s generating offense at a clip 41% better than league average, a staggering number for someone on an expiring contract.
Against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, Suarez crushed two more homers, flashing the kind of raw pop that could electrify Yankee Stadium.
Arizona’s fading playoff hopes open the door
The Diamondbacks find themselves 11 games back in the NL West and 6.5 out in the Wild Card — the math is quickly turning brutal.
With Suarez set to hit free agency in 2026, Arizona’s best option is to flip him now while his value is scorching hot, and reload their farm system.
That reality makes him practically guaranteed to move by the deadline, but it also means the Yankees will face a feeding frenzy of bidders.
The Mariners and others could crash Cashman’s plans
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Seattle Mariners are lurking as another serious suitor for a third base upgrade.
Seattle sits six games back in the AL West, barely clinging to playoff hopes, but a big swing like Suarez could rejuvenate their second-half charge.
The Yankees will have to brace for a bidding war, and the question becomes how much of their precious prospect capital they’re willing to spend.
They’ve already got looming holes on the pitching staff, so unloading top-tier assets for Suarez might jeopardize their ability to reinforce elsewhere.
Suarez would give the Yankees a ridiculous lineup
Adding Suarez to a lineup already featuring Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Jazz Chisholm would give New York an embarrassment of riches.
It’s the type of move that could make pitchers feel like they’re dodging flaming arrows — no safe outs, only constant threats.
But big trades come with big costs, and the Yankees can’t ignore how badly they also need bullpen and starting rotation help.
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The coming weeks will test the Yankees’ resolve
With so many teams chasing the same prize, it won’t just be about who wants Suarez most — it’s about who’s willing to pay the steepest price.
The Yankees have to decide if emptying part of their farm system is worth anchoring third base with one of baseball’s hottest bats.
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