Yankees eyeing third baseman as insider highlights key trade

Yankees eyeing third baseman as insider highlights key trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Add Bradford Doolittle of ESPN to the chorus. This week he suggesting what we’ve been urging for months. It’s time the New York Yankees make a play for Arizona third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

Now, after the news that the Diamondbacks have lost Corbin Burnes for the rest of the season, they will need to be sellers at the deadline. We’ve already joined the chorus about the Yankees looking to Arizona for a starting pitcher in Zac Gallen, but Suarez has long been on our wish list.

A right-handed power hitter who can play third base, Suarez is only under contract through this year. The Diamondbacks already have his replacement in the system, it should not take a lot to get him.

Doolittle has his own reasoning.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio SuárezMatt Kartozian-Imagn Images

He rightly points out the Yankees’ immediate needs. Pitching remains crucial, something that was obvious after the weekend loss to the Red Sox. However, the glaring need at third base, a consistent source of fan base frustration, demands immediate attention.

While the Yankees have moved Jazz Chisholm, Jr, to third base for now, they are scouring the market for the best available second or third base option. Acquiring Suarez would allow Chisholm to move back to second, where he is clearly more comfortable.

Arizona’s unfortunate loss of Burnes has decisively tipped their season towards selling mode, making Suarez a prime trade candidate. With power potential and a reliable glove, Suarez could fill the Yankees’ third-base void while injecting significant pop into the lineup.

Suarez’s slugging profile fits Yankee Stadium’s dimensions perfectly, projecting him as an instant upgrade over internal options. Additionally, his veteran presence could stabilize a lineup seeking consistent run production from positions other than Aaron Judge and eventually Giancarlo Stanton.

Doolittle’s endorsement underscores our repeated stance: Suarez makes sense, and now the circumstances are ideal. With Arizona shifting towards a rebuild, the Yankees must seize this moment. It’s not just an opportunity—it’s imperative for a legitimate World Series run.

The Yankees’ championship odds might look promising today, but securing Suarez could be the decisive move that transforms a hopeful October into a triumphant one.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.

Yankees eyeing third baseman as insider highlights key trade

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