While the Yankees find themselves in a peculiar stalemate over Eugenio Suárez, the New York Yankees and D-Backs likely won’t make a deal for the All-Star third baseman. Want to take any guess where the All-Star third baseman might land instead? Well, you know how these deadline dramas unfold – when one door closes, another swings wide open, and right now that door has “Chicago Cubs” written all over it.
The Diamondbacks’ front office has created quite the substantiation hook around their deadline stance, with GM Mike Hazen playing his cards close to the vest while keeping all options on the table. “Do I think there’s a chance we make more trades? Yes, I do,” Hazen said, acknowledging the inevitable reality facing Arizona’s front office.
Talks are heating up as the trade deadline approaches, yet Hazen’s measured approach shows Arizona isn’t desperate to move pieces. The D-Backs know they’re holding a golden ticket with Suárez’s borderline MVP-caliber season, and they’re not about to settle for anything less than a premium package. And it makes sense – why sell low when you’ve got multiple contenders knocking at your door and a GM who’s willing to wait for the right deal?
.@JonHeyman on the Cubs’ chances’ to acquire Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline: “The Cubs have as good of a chance as anybody, and he fits them perfectly. I would not be shocked if he is a Cub.” pic.twitter.com/1mSN6W8ADp
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) July 28, 2025
Jon Heyman laid out the strategic landscape perfectly during his appearance on 670 The Score, painting a picture that Cubs fans should find encouraging. “Well. I have to say the Cubs,” Heyman declared straight out of the gate, though he acknowledged the reality: “I mean, this—the issue is that, you know, there are a ton of teams in it.” The veteran insider offered crucial context about Suárez’s recent performance dip, explaining, “He hasn’t played great the last few days, but I think he’s just kind of distracted by all the trade rumors and all my conversations and everybody else’s conversations.”
But here’s the kicker – Heyman emphasized what matters: “He’s had a fantastic year. I mean, he’s a Borderline MVP candidate the way he’s played.” Despite competition from Cincinnati and Seattle, Heyman’s final assessment should have Cubs fans buzzing: “I think the Cubs have as good a chance as anybody, and he fits them perfectly, as I said. So will not be shocked if he is a Cub.”
The third base situation in Chicago has become their Achilles heel in the season, the perfect storm for the Suárez acquisition. Meanwhile, Eugenio Suárez has been crushing baseballs in 2025, leading the league with 36 HR and 87 RBIs while putting up one of the most dominant offensive seasons that we have ever seen from a third baseman. You want a statement? In April, Suárez popped four home runs in one game. That, and his recent hot streak, tells the story: a blistering .325 average with a ridiculous 1.220 OPS over his last 32 games.
As teams battle for Suárez’s services, the man orchestrating these potential deals has adopted an unexpectedly transparent approach. Arizona’s front office strategy reveals fascinating insights about how championship-caliber trades actually get done.
D-backs GM Hazen’s Honest Strategy
This remarkable offensive surge positions Suárez as the crown jewel of this deadline period, making every contending team’s front office scramble for the perfect package. Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen just dropped a refreshingly honest bombshell about his trade deadline strategy—and it’s not what you’d expect from a top executive.
With just three days left before the MLB trade deadline, Hazen is making a startling admission: he’s terrible at three-team deals. “I’m not smart enough to do it,” he told Andy McCullough of The Athletic. “Honestly. I mean, that’s the honest answer. Do you want me to lie to you?” Most GMs would never admit such vulnerability, but Hazen’s candor reveals strategic wisdom.
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The D-Backs possess more tradeable assets than virtually any seller this deadline, so why complicate things? He’s already shipped out Josh Naylor and Randal Grichuk, proving that straightforward deals work just fine. Arizona plans to keep their core trio—Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Geraldo Perdomo—while maximizing returns on impending free agents.
Expect Zac Gallen and Eugenio Suarez to find new homes before Thursday’s deadline, with Merrill Kelly likely following suit. Hazen’s honest approach might seem unconventional, but if the D-Backs walk away with a promising future, his simple-deal strategy will look genius.
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