Eugenio Suárez, Arizona Diamondbacks and Tigers
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Eugenio Suarez was hit in the hand in Monday's loss to the Tigers, but his X-rays fortunately came back negative.
Suárez left the Diamondbacks' game against the Tigers in the ninth inning Monday after he was hit by a pitch in the hand.
The Arizona Diamondbacks finish July in Detroit against the Tigers, then begin August in northern California against the Athletics.
"Suarez is the most straightforward way to address Paredes' potential season-long absence and, according to multiple league sources, the Astros have at least checked in with the Arizona Diamondbacks to make their interest known," the insider reported. More News: Billy Wagner Latest Astros Legend to be Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has a 50-52 record overall and a 26-27 record at home. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .253.
The Chicago Cubs are looking to win the National League Central this season and are interested in Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez to do so.