Overview

• The Yankees have not held substantive negotiations with the Diamondbacks over Eugenio Suárez, according to YES Network insider Jack Curry.
• Suárez’s public comments expressing interest in a return to Detroit have cast doubt on New York’s ability to finalize a deal.
• Oswald Peraza continues to struggle with a .150 average and defensive errors, highlighting the team’s persistent hot-corner issues.
• Initial trade chatter envisioned a multi-player package including pitchers Merrill Kelly and Jalen Beeks heading to Arizona, but those discussions have yet to materialize.
• With the deadline looming, New York is considering alternative third-base upgrade candidates such as Ke’Bryan Hayes, Ryan McMahon, Maikel Garcia and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.