D-backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez exited Monday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers in the ninth inning after being hit on the right hand by a 95.6 mph sinker thrown by reliever Will Vest. X-rays came back negative,

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The Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds' fanbases have been dreaming for weeks of a reunion with Eugenio Suarez. The Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman played seven seasons in Cincinnati, including a magnificent 49-homer campaign. He also spent two seasons in Seattle.

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The Diamondbacks appear to be taking concrete steps towards an eventual Eugenio Suarez trade involving either the Tigers or Yankees.

Less than a week from the MLB trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals are poised to be sellers. While Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz are the obvious trade candidates, there's another player to monitor: Nolan Arenado.

When it comes to the best hitters reported to be available before this year's Trade Deadline on July 31, there's D-backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez \-\- and there's everybody else. Despite a strong résumé that includes six 30-homer seasons,