MLB Insider Calls Cubs 'Best Fit' In Trade For $66 Million Slugger
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The Chicago Cubs have seemingly gone all-in this season. The trades for Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in the offseason showed Chicago's willingness to do what it takes to win this season, but the Cubs will need to make a few more moves to cement themselves as World Series favorites.
They need to add some more pop in their lineup as well as a third baseman. If they can find both in one deal, that would be the dream.
ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel recently listed the Cubs as a top trade fit for Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez. Suarez was once a rival of the Cubs, playing with the Cincinnati Reds for years.
TORONTO, ON - JUNE 19: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June...
TORONTO, ON - JUNE 19: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 19, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. More"Suarez is in a contract year and, despite turning 34 years old before the trade deadline, is sitting near career highs in isolated power and wRC+ (which measures overall performance)," They wrote. "His fielding metrics have declined in recent years, but he's still an acceptable defender at third base. Even if the Diamondbacks don't offload their free agents-to-be, Suarez could move because they have Jordan Lawlar raking in Triple-A and primed to take over at third."
Suarez is exactly what the Cubs need. He's a right-handed hitting bat who's in the midst of a career year. At this rate, Suarez could hit 40 or 50 home runs if he continues to stay hot.
He currently holds a career-high OPS+ with 67 RBIs to go along with it.
The Cubs need to add a power-hitting third baseman, and a deal for the expiring Suarez wouldn't cost them an arm and a leg. This could be a dream come true for Chicago.
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