DETROIT — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez was removed from Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit by a pitch, with the severity of his injury detrimental to his trading value.
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Jul 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) holds out his hand for the team trainer to examine after being hit on that hand by a pitch from Detroit Tigers closer Will Vest (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
This isn’t the first time the 34-year-old has been hit on one of his hands this season, having been hit a few times throughout the season — even in this year’s All-Star game. However, this instance may have come at the worst time for the slugger.
With the trade deadline approaching, Suárez has been one of the top targets, posting 36 home runs, 87 RBIs and a .898 OPS. Twelve different teams have been trying to trade for the third baseman, but with the uncertainty of his latest injury, he might not be traded at all.
Jun 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
According to Arizona Central’s José M. Romero, Suárez told reporters his X-rays came back negative but he will get more tests done. The D-Backs have said Suárez will be “day-to-day” in terms of playing time.
A potential injury might not be the only thing to cool down Suárez’s trade talks.
Since sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals, the Diamondbacks have lost six out of their last seven games. During that stretch, Suárez is batting .120 with three hits, including a home run and two RBIs. After a scorching start to begin the second half of the season, the All-Star has been a little quieter.
Jul 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates with second baseman Ketel Marte (4) after his second solo home run of the game during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The New York Yankees were one of the teams aggressively pursuing Suárez and decided to go with another trading candidate.
Although Suárez is still in trading discussions, the D-Backs might keep the third baseman the rest of the season, depending on his next health update.
Diamondbacks Eugenio Suarez, on being hit in the finger with a pitch. pic.twitter.com/GL0I2vMQ76
— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) July 29, 2025
With the trade deadline on Thursday, Suárez’s future is still uncertain.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
