Yankees Predicted To Lose Eugenio Suárez Trade Sweepstakes To NL Club
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The New York Yankees are seemingly the favorites in the Eugenio Suárez trade sweepstakes when the Arizona Diamondbacks eventually attempt to trade him away.
The Bronx Bombers desperately need an additional infielder, and Suárez is the top name on the market. Not only did the slugger have an incredible first half, but he hasn't stopped hitting home runs since the second half started.
C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic recently made the bold prediction that the Cincinnati Reds would swoop in and trade for Suárez before the Yankees can.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 19: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field on July 19, 2025...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 19: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field on July 19, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. More"The Reds have gotten little production out of their third baseman this year and adding Suárez would go a long way to not only solidifying that spot, but also bringing in a big right-handed bat to place behind Elly De La Cruz," Rosecrans wrote. "Suárez spent seven seasons with the Reds. He is known and beloved by both the fan base and the organization. In turn, Suárez loves Cincinnati — and especially hitting at Great American Ball Park — where he already has two homers this year and 101 in his career."
There are a few reasons why the Reds could make this work.
Cincinnati needs to add a third baseman. Noelvi Marte has been solid, when healthy, but the Reds recently began experimenting with him as an outfielder, which would clear third base for Suárez.
Unlike some teams, the Reds don't have an everyday designated hitter. They can afford to swap guys in and out of the DH slot depending on the day.
The Diamondbacks are also looking for affordable, young pitchers as the return in their big trades. The Reds could send Chase Petty, among other assets, to the Diamondbacks in this hypothetical situation.
While the Reds aren't the favorites to trade for Suárez, there's a reasonable chance they could play spoiler for the Yankees and steal him out from under the Bronx Bombers' nose.
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