The Yankees are actively seeking a third baseman ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline, with interest in Eugenio Suarez of the Diamondbacks as their primary target, despite concerns over his defense and potential cost. Ryan McMahon of the Rockies is seen as a backup option, but the Yankees are reportedly not enthusiastic about him or other candidates like Ke’Bryan Hayes due to their contracts and performance.
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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? 🔎
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