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Diamondbacks Face July 31 Deadline With Eugenio Suárez as Top Trade Prize

Arizona must weigh expiring contracts alongside key injuries to secure maximum returns before free agency.

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Truist Park on July 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Chase Field on July 20, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets hits an RBI single during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a first inning pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field on July 20, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Overview

  • Eugenio Suárez leads the National League with 35 home runs and tops MLB with 85 RBIs, cementing his 90% chance of being traded
  • Arizona enters the deadline at 50-51 with ace Corbin Burnes sidelined for 2026 after elbow surgery and a quartet of players set to reach free agency
  • The New York Yankees have pitched five prospects in exchange for Suárez, starter Merrill Kelly and reliever Jalen Beeks, according to reports
  • Teams in Chicago, Seattle, Milwaukee, Detroit and San Francisco remain in contention, driving a heated bidding war for the third baseman
  • Diamondbacks front office aims to convert expiring assets into top prospects and bullpen reinforcements to sustain competitiveness and revenue