The Arizona Diamondbacks, suddenly, will face a tough dilemma with regard to one of their key infield positions — third base.
In the 2025 season, Arizona’s veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez was traded to the Mariners at the Deadline. That paved a path for young, rising utility player Blaze Alexander to secure what appeared to be his future everyday home at third.
Alexander’s improvement in terms of defense was remarkable, and his defensive instincts (and cannon of a throwing arm) were on full display.
But he’s not the only option there. With shortstop and second base both locked down by All-Stars for the foreseeable future, recently-graduated top prospect Jordan Lawlar found himself playing third base, as well.
Arizona will now have to make a decision about which player should take on primary third-base duties.
Arizona Diamondbacks Have Third Base Dilemma