Popular Yankees, Cubs Trade Target Predicted To Be Dealt This Season

FanSided’s Nick Villano recently predicted the Arizona Diamondbacks would trade infielder Eugenio Suárez ahead of the trade deadline.

“Many believe the Diamondbacks are looking to revamp the roster. They might be buyers in some sense, but they are definitely selling off multiple pieces. Eugeuno Suárez is the most intriguing hitter they can conceivably offer,” Villano wrote. “Suárez is a fantastic hitter that would help many teams, but here’s the kicker: there aren’t many infielders available. This will get the Diamondbacks a premium, even beyond what a player like Suarez usually brings.

“He might be the best player left on the market, and teams are going to fight hard for a guy who already has 31 home runs and 78 RBIs on the season. Even with his status as a free agent after this season, a team that’s desperate is making this move.”

Villano linked Suárez to the New York Yankees later in the article, and the fit makes perfect sense. The Bronx Bombers need to add a slugger at third base and the Diamondbacks’ star is the best name on the market. But there’s bound to be competition for his services.

The Chicago Cubs could also use a rental third baseman this year, with top prospect Matt Shaw struggling. Adding Suárez would give them the pop they need in the lineup, too.

At the end of the day, the Suárez sweepstakes is likely going to turn into a bit of a bidding war with the Cubs and Yankees at the front of the race. Teams like the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners could also enter the race.

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