Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez is reportedly available at the trade deadline. Cincy, Detroit, and Chicago among top suitors. Here’s why and what a mock deal might look like.
With less than a week to go before the July 31 trade deadline, the Arizona Diamondbacks appear inclined toward sell mode, and veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez is one of their most prominent trade chips. The 34‑year‑old All-Star has 36 home runs and leads the National League in RBIs (86), yet he’s entering free agency and commands a modest remaining salary.
Especially intriguing is the mutual interest from the Cincinnati Reds, where Suárez spent his prime years, and the Detroit Tigers, one of the few teams linked to a potential reunion effort. Below are the key suitors, potential fits, and what a plausible mock trade might include.
Eugenio Suárez is out of this world right now 🤯 pic.twitter.com/GSbNfGKBxv
— MLB (@MLB) July 22, 2025
Top Trade Suitors & Fits For Eugenio Suárez
Cincinnati Reds
Suárez began his career in Cincinnati and remains a popular figure among fans. The Reds, currently around .500 and hoping to stay in the Wild Card hunt, need mid-career power to support Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl. Bringing back Suárez would energize the lineup and the home fan base while adding a middle-of-the-order presence. They could offer up coveted RHP Chase Petty.
Chase Petty up to 99 today in #Reds camp. We knew the velo was back all off-season but now so does everyone else 📈.
Fastball 97+⛽️
Cutter 92
Slider 85 w 15 sweep
Changeup 90 mph w ⬇️10VBFrontline stuff, big year coming #Develop @ChasePetty11 @RedsFan_Brandon @RedsOnTheRise pic.twitter.com/x6owvgLHU9
— Baseball Performance Center (@The_BPCsj) February 20, 2024
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers are among the teams most frequently linked to Suárez recently, with ESPN insiders placing Detroit at the top of a potential bidding list. At 53‑50 and hovering in Wild Card territory, Detroit lacks right-handed pop in its lineup and views Suárez as a low-risk power infusion with minimal long-term baggage—the Diamondbacks hold a club option for 2026.
Chicago Cubs
Though not officially confirmed, the Cubs have also been mentioned in passing trade chatter. Chicago’s third base production has struggled, and Suárez’s track record, particularly against Cubs pitching, makes him an attractive rental target for a team pushing for a playoff berth.
Possible Trade Options
| Receiving Team | Suárez Would Fill | Mock Return to Diamondbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | Right-handed power at 3B, fan favorite | Top‑50 SP prospect (e.g. Chase Petty) High‑ceiling OF prospect |
| Detroit Tigers | Middle-of-order pop behind De La Cruz | Tier‑1 pitching prospect MiLB utility infielder |
| Chicago Cubs | Offensive upgrade at 3B (.531 OPS combined this year) | Double-A SP prospect + bench OF prospect |
Suárez is an actual deadline rental: elite power bat, modest salary commitment, and available for only one more postseason push. While the D-backs may re-sign him, they’d benefit from a bidding war among contenders, especially Cincy, Detroit, and Chicago, all of which have the prospect capital and need to make him worth trading. If Arizona decides to sell, don’t be surprised to see one of the above mock packages become real.
