Report: Paul Skenes' teammate Ke'Bryan Hayes emerges as surprise Yankees option if Eugenio Suarez trade fails
Ke'Bryan Hayes, third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates and teammate of star pitcher Paul Skenes, is suddenly in the spotlight. With the MLB trade deadline set for July 30, 2025, the New York Yankees are looking for help at third base.
Their top choice is Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. But things aren't certain, and now Hayes has become a strong backup plan. A trusted MLB insider has shared why Hayes could soon land in New York if the Yankees can't strike a deal with Arizona.
Paul Skenes' teammate Ke'Bryan Hayes could fill Yankees defensive needs at third base
The New York Yankees are running tight. Second in the AL East, they have to have assistance if they hope to claim the division. Fans are eager to see which player the team might add as the MLB trade deadline approaches on July 30, 2025.
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez for the Arizona Diamondbacks is one name drawing notice. Ke'Bryan Hayes, third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, however, has emerged as a backup option now.
MLB insider Joel Sherman shared this news on Friday, July 18, during his show
'The Show'
on YES Network. He said the Yankees want Suarez, but they also like Hayes in case the deal doesn't happen.
'I think they should do what they can to try to get Eugenio Suarez,'
Sherman said.
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'But Ke'Bryan Hayes fits them so well. He's one of the best defensive third basemen. You put him in New York and he gets even better.'
Ke'Bryan Hayes could be key for Yankees' third base needs
Joel Sherman explained why Ke'Bryan Hayes is a good option. He said Hayes reminds him of former Yankee Scott Brosius, known for his defence. Hayes plays great defence and can hit well enough to help the team.
'If Hayes moved out of Pittsburgh,' Sherman said,
'you'd get more out of him. Just let him hit around .240 and play top-level defence.
That's what the Yankees need.'
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The Pirates are last in the NL Central and may trade players soon. That makes Hayes easier to get if talks with the Diamondbacks don't work out.
On the other hand, Eugenio Suárez is seen as a better hitter. So far this season, Suárez has hit 31 home runs and has 78 RBIs, which is a lot better than Yankees current third baseman Oswald Peraza, who is strong on defence but struggling at bat.
That's why the Yankees are still pushing hard to get Suárez. But if that trade doesn't happen, Hayes is a solid backup. He may not hit as much, but he's excellent on defence, and the Yankees need both right now.
With just days left until the MLB trade deadline on July 30, fans will be watching closely to see who ends up wearing pinstripes in the Bronx.
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