Grumble. The top bat – and one of the Cubs’ top trade targets – is off the board. The Seattle Mariners win the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes.
BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a deal to acquire third baseman Eugenio Suárez from the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources tell ESPN. The trade is pending medical review.
That medical review portion is probably not insignificant given the HBP that caused Suarez so much pain in his right index finger, and likely had him limited to DH’ing only today. The scans came back clean, but I expect the Mariners wanted extra time to evaluate and be super-duper sure he’ll be able to play healthily the rest of the way. Hence the deal getting done today, with lots of time to review and re-negotiate if necessary before tomorrow’s 5pm CT deadline.
Suarez, who would’ve been a great fit for the Cubs at third base and a huge boost to their lineup, was expected to command a huge price in trade. Maybe even the most we’ve seen in recent years for a rental bat. The Mariners have an overload of prospects and were in the best position to “over” pay among the suitors.
The funny thing, of course, is that the Mariners already had Suarez, trading him to the Diamondbacks a couple years ago in what looked like a salary dump at the time. Oops. Guess they really, really wanted him back. Good get for them, and at least he’s leaving the NL.
Price tag to follow, I imagine.
As for the Cubs, it’s possible they go after Willi Castro to be a third base/bench upgrade – I’d love to have him – but it’s also possible they just focus their efforts from here on pitching, and maybe make a small bench move. Suarez was really the only big-time offense upgrade reportedly on their radar.
Hence then, the article about the mariners will reportedly land eugenio suarez was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( The Mariners Will Reportedly Land Eugenio Suarez )
Also on site :
- Pre-Gamin’: Bulls vs 76ers (6:30 PM CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More
- Man United vs Newcastle live: Ruben Amorim reveals new formation for Boxing Day battle in Premier League
- Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code MHS250BM: Claim New $250 Bonus for NBA Games This Weekend