3 reasons why Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suarez could be Yankees' potential target at trade deadline

Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez could be in business ahead of the trade deadline. The infielder is having an exceptional season at the plate, hitting .251 and 29 home runs.

His expiring contract makes him a trade candidate for several teams looking to make the most of the second half of the season. Amid that, the New York Yankees are emerging as trade candidate, and here are three reasons why.

Three reasons why Yankees would like to get Eugenio Suarez ahead of trade deadline

#1 Third baseman problem solved

Eugenio Suarez brings multiple things to the Yankees, most of which is his ability to play third base. The Yankees have a glaring hole at that position, and they only have to DFA DJ LeMahieu due to his underwhelming performances.

Right now, they are steering the ship with Oswald Peraza as the lone option, as manager Aaron Boone wants Jazz Chisholm Jr. to play his normal position, which is second base.

Peraza doesn't give a lot at the plate, so among the many options, Suarez fits the bill perfectly.

#2 High-upside rental with little long-term commitment

Among the many options available at third base ahead of the trade deadline, Eugenio Suarez's half-yearly rental gives the Yankees exactly what they want.

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon and the Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes are all options, but all of them are under contract for many years and come with high salaries, too.

However, with Suarez, as he's becoming a free agent at the end of this season, the Yankees won't have to take any long-term liability.

#3 High production and defensive versatility

After seven years, Eugenio Suarez is once again heading into the All-Star break as a player rather than someone enjoying the festivities on the outside. Thanks to high production for the DBacks, he earned his second All-Star selection this season.

Thus, getting him would allow the Yankees to get another at-bat with good production. Moreover, due to his defensive versatility, Chisholm won't need to once again guard the hot corner and rather settle in at second base for the rest of the year.

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Krutik Jain is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. It was in 2018 when the baseball bug bit Krutik, and already a cricket fan, he credits baseball's rules and Clayton Kershaw's pitching to have hooked him to the game.

A Kershaw and Mookie Betts fan, Krutik rates his favorite team LA Dodgers triumphing over Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series as his best baseball moment so far. His answer to the perennial "one player from the past you could meet" question is Jackie Robinson. Despite never having seen him play, Robinson's impact, legacy and trail-blazing journey have left an indelible impact on Krutik.

A rigorous fact-checker, Krutik likes reporting on the technical aspects of the game as well as off-field elements. When not watching baseball, Krutik is busy playing cricket, staying up to date with the happenings around the world and hiking.

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