New York Yankees, Eugenio Suarez and Arizona Diamondbacks
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The New York Yankees pulled themselves out of the running for Eugenio Suárez, and now Jon Heyman believes the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners are the leaders.
The New York Yankees are looking for answers at third base, and many analysts think they've found their guy in Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suárez. CBS Sports writer Mike Axisa urged the Yankees to make a big swing for both Suárez and Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly.
"The Yankees also need starting pitcher help, and the Diamondbacks have two pitchers — Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly — that could be moved at the deadline. The Yankees will package one of them with Suarez to complete what will be the biggest blockbuster of the deadline as New York competes with the Blue Jays for the American League East crown."
Arizona shipped off outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Royals, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed on Saturday. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffman is going back to Arizona. Going into Saturday’s play, Grichuk has a .243 batting average with a .742 OPS with 15 doubles through 69 games this season.
The trade deadline is just around the corner, and the New York Yankees have already made the moves they need at the infield. In the days to come, their focus is
After a 12-run, 14-hit outburst Friday night, the Phillies pounded 13 hits and drew seven walks Saturday. They’ll take aim at a sweep on Sunday.
The Bronx Bombers landed Ryan McMahon from the Rockies in exchange for two prospects to fill their glaring hole at third base, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. While the Yankees had been previously linked to Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez, Heyman reported Friday there was a gap between the parties.
The Yankees have a blockbuster trade deal “on the table,” according to one of the team’s radio broadcasters.