The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 43-44 record has placed them in a tough spot in the National League West. In the ups and downs, star third baseman Eugenio Suárez has emerged as a prime trade candidate. As the trade deadline nears, a wave of rumors threatens to disrupt the team’s chemistry.
In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, the $66,000,000 slugger made an emotional plea to stay in Arizona, where he’s found a home and a resurgence in his age-33 season.
Star Infielder Eugenio Suárez Doesn’t Want To Leave Arizona Diamondbacks
Since joining the Diamondbacks in a trade from the Seattle Mariners, Suárez has been a force. He has batted .250 this season with a .879 OPS, 27 homers, and 70 RBIs, tying for fourth in MLB in both categories. His 139 OPS+ and 16 doubles show his value as one of baseball’s premier power bats.
On June 20, he celebrated his 300th career homer. Despite a rough series against the Giants, going 2-for-16 with two homers and 10 strikeouts, Suárez’s calm and collected approach has endeared him to fans, teammates, and coaches.
However, during the interview, Suárez didn’t hold back his words when addressing the trade rumors swirling around him. “I don’t want to leave Arizona,” he told the interviewer. “If I could choose one place to go, I would want to stay here.” His desire to remain in Phoenix is rooted in the team’s potential.
Eugenio Suárez hopes he’ll be wearing a D-Backs uni after the July 31 trade deadline. 🌵 https://t.co/E00IBEJMNq pic.twitter.com/GZ6bDTXIS5
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“I feel every time we win a game, we’ve got a chance to make the playoffs,” he said. “Every time we lose, maybe something like that pops into my mind, which is not good for me. I don’t want to get traded.” However, the business side of baseball doesn’t give too much heed to such sentiment, and with no contract extension talks reported so far, Suárez’s future remains uncertain as he approaches age 34 in 2026.
Rising Rumors And Speculations
The Diamondbacks’ recent performance has fueled speculation about a potential sell-off. General manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo have expressed a preference to buy, but injuries to key players in the lineup and pitching staff have left the team vulnerable.
Suárez, with his potent bat and playable defense at third, is a prime target for contenders like the Boston Red Sox, who CBS Sports suggested could benefit from his power and low ground-ball rate (under 30%). For a team like Boston, struggling at 43-45, Suárez’s 27 homers and 139 OPS+ could be a lineup-altering addition.
In summary, as the August 1 deadline comes close, Suárez’s fate hangs in the balance. His plea shows how fond he is of his home in Arizona. However, the realities of the Baseball business may not play in his favour. If the Diamondbacks opt to sell, Suárez’s power could fetch a hefty return, but keeping him could be the spark needed to ignite a playoff push.