Eugenio Suárez Trade? Cubs Rumors Heating Up As Deadline Nears
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The Chicago Cubs need to make a few moves ahead of the trade deadline to cement themselves as World Series favorites. Their roster is loaded with talent, but there are still a few places to improve over the next few days, including at third base.
FanSided's Aldo Soto recently suggested the Cubs could land a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez in the coming days as Chicago looks to build a World Series roster.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 21: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Chase Field on July 21, 2025 in...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 21: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Chase Field on July 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. More"Rookie Matt Shaw has been great coming out of the All-Star break, recording a hit in 10 of 11 games, including four home runs and three doubles. His resurgence at the plate has been a sight for sore eyes after he finished the first half in a deep slump," Soto wrote. "However, if the Cubs have the ability to add the best hitter on the market, they can't let the opportunity slip by.
"Adding Suarez wouldn't solely be about displacing Shaw from third base. The right-handed hitting slugger can fill in at first base for Michael Busch against left-handed pitching or give Craig Counsell another right-handed bat by shifting Seiya Suzuki to left field and moving Ian Happ to the bench."
Suárez would be a huge upgrade for Craig Counsell's team. He would slot into the lineup every day and give the team somebody who could leave the ball park each and every time he steps to the plate.
The Cubs have the prospect capital to land Suárez, too. The only issue with this deal is his market. Suárez is expected to be pursued by multiple other top teams, though the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees have seemingly dropped out of the sweepstakes.
Still, the Cubs have a chance to land Suárez. If they can pull it off, it's hard to imagine a team with a deeper lineup in October than Chicago.
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