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The New York Yankees will place superstar Aaron Judge on the injured list due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, with an expected absence of 10 days, as he transitions back as a designated hitter before returning to the outfield. Judge, a leading AL MVP candidate, has been struggling with the injury and has recorded only one hit in his last ten at-bats, while the Yankees trail in the AL East. Want More Context? 🔎

The Phillies are in discussions with the Diamondbacks about acquiring third baseman Eugenio Suarez, especially as they need depth due to Alec Bohm's injury. While adding Suarez could enhance their lineup, it may create a positional logjam once Bohm returns; potential trades involving Bohm or a multi-player deal with outfielders could be explored to facilitate the move. Want More Context? 🔎

The Seattle Mariners made a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor, while still aggressively pursuing former Mariner Eugenio Suarez, who has become a hot commodity after an All-Star season with 36 home runs. As the trade deadline approaches, adding Suarez could significantly enhance the Mariners' offensive power as they compete for a playoff spot, trailing the AL West leader by five games. Want More Context? 🔎