The Yankees are very interested in acquiring the services of Eugenio Suarez, third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who has not hesitated to show his enthusiasm for the chance to play alongside Aaron Judge. However, there is another Major League Baseball (MLB) team that is also looking to sign the Venezuelan.
The New York team has always attracted players with ambitions of greatness. The franchise, with its legacy of 27 World Series titles, represents the pinnacle of success in baseball. For Suarez, going to the Yankees would represent the chance to win a championship with one of the most prestigious teams in MLB.
Eugenio Suarez’s numbers attract the New York Yankees
Suarez is not just any player. With 35 home runs and an .929 OPS in 98 games, the Venezuelan is at the top of his game. His ability to hit the ball out of the park makes him one of the most coveted bats. In addition, he has been named National League Player of the Week on four occasions.
Additionally, since July 1 (17 games), the hitter from Puerto Ordaz, Ciudad Guayana, has generated the following numbers:
- 10 HR (home runs)
- 17 RBIs
- .258 AVG
- .347 OBP (on-base percentage)
- .774 SLG
Chicago Cubs are also looking for Eugenio Suarez
The Chicago Cubs are the other team that is moving its chips on the MLB board to acquire third baseman Eugenio Suarez. According to The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma, the Cubs are in talks to acquire the star third baseman from the Arizona franchise.
The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, are playing their cards cautiously. With a 50-50 record and just 4.5 games out of the last National League wild-card spot, general manager Mike Hazen is evaluating whether it’s time to buy or sell before the July 31 deadline.
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