The Arizona Diamondbacks made their first big splash of the offseason by trading for Eugenio Suárez, a veteran third baseman who had spent the past two seasons with the Mariners.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!During the Mariners 2022 playoff run, which consisted of a Wild Card series win over the Blue Jays, before they were knocked out by the Houston Astros in the ALDS, Suarez proved why he is one of the more feared power hitters in the MLB.
Suarez started this postseason run 6-13 at the plate, including a home run in Game 1 of the NLDS.
Over the past five years, as surprising as it sounds, Suarez has hit the sixth most home runs. He stands behind some of the biggest sluggers, including Aaron Judge, Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Kyle Schwarber, and Shohei Ohtani.
Last season, the Diamondbacks were 22nd in the league with just 166 home runs. So, obviously, a home run hitter is a hole that they need to fill.
Some reactions from D-backs fans after hearing the news:
Eugenio Suarez played all 162 games for the Mariners last season. He hit 84 home runs the past three years but also led the league in Ks twice in that span.
He had a good year defensively at third base and fills a hole in the lineup as a righty. pic.twitter.com/j01aBFOmZI
— Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) November 22, 2023
Diamondbacks third basemen in 2023:
.234/.303/.340, 75 wRC+, 10 HR, 64 RBI, 0.5 fWAREugenio Suarez in 2023:
.232/.323/.391, 102 wRC+, 22 HR, 96 RBI, 3.2 fWARA clear upgrade for Arizona that cost minimal trade assets.
— Jesse Friedman (@JesseNFriedman) November 22, 2023
3B market SUCKS, Chapman is going to rob a team, Candelario going to get 3+ years being mid as hell, Eugenio Suarez gives the #Dbacks much needed 1 year power boost. 31-31-22 HR last 3 years, huge park boost leaving Seattle for Chase Field. Can play 3B everyday, tools still here pic.twitter.com/vdTCGSFWk5
— Goldschmidt Happened (@GoldyHappens) November 22, 2023
2024 Dbacks starting lineup
RF: Corbin Carroll
2B: Ketel Marte
C: Gabriel Moreno
1B: Christian Walker
DH: Justin Turner
3B: Eugenio Suarez
LF: Jorge Soler
CF: Alek Thomas
SS: Geraldo Perdomo pic.twitter.com/yZEZ5NYeDV— 🌟 ⛷️ (@ayojstfu) November 22, 2023
Love the Eugenio Suarez pickup for the Dbacks.
Among the best power-hitting 3B in baseball. Plus defender. Strikes out a lot, but also draws walks. Great move, think he'll rake at Chase Field.
— Zona (@AZSportsZone) November 22, 2023
Is it just me or did the D-Backs fleece the Mariners on that Eugenio Suarez trade?
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) November 22, 2023
EUGENIO SUÁREZ REGRESA A LA LIGA NACIONAL CON LOS @Dbacks pic.twitter.com/8nkADfGHvA
— Rossen Piñate (@RossenR) November 22, 2023
Paul Sewald was, of course, happy, as he will now reconnect with his former Mariners’ teammate.
GENOOOOOOO!!!!!!! @Dbacks fans welcome to Good Vibes Only!!! 💪🏻💪🏻😁😁 https://t.co/UFkKOU25JP
— Paul Sewald (@ItsPaulSewald) November 22, 2023
