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The Milwaukee Brewers may have the perfect opportunity to outmaneuver the New York Yankees and land one of the most impactful trade targets on the market: Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez.
Yankees Have a Hole, But Brewers Have the Leverage
While the Yankees’ need at third base is glaring—especially after releasing DJ LeMahieu and shifting Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second—their options are limited. They’re currently rolling with a shaky rotation of Oswald Peraza, Jorbit Vivas, and J.C. Escarra, none of whom strike fear into opposing pitchers. But despite the Yankees’ urgency, the Brewers may have more incentive and flexibility to outbid them.
FanSided’s Zachary Rotman put it plainly: “The team could use an upgrade at third base.” And the numbers back him up. Brewers’ third basemen rank 25th in MLB with a 71 wRC+ and are tied for 23rd in fWAR (0.2). That’s not just underwhelming—that’s playoff liability territory.
Durbin Has Been Hot, But Suárez Brings Firepower
Caleb Durbin has filled in admirably, slashing .261/.347/.365, and has caught fire since June. But is the 5-foot-6 former Yankees prospect the guy you want batting in October? For a team aiming to lock down the NL Central and make a postseason run, relying on overperforming utility bats feels like tempting fate.
Enter Suárez. He’s having a resurgent All-Star season, slashing .246/.313/.550 with 29 home runs and 75 RBIs. He’s a proven power bat and a solid defender, and his presence in the heart of Milwaukee’s order would immediately elevate a lineup that ranks just 21st in MLB in home runs.
Suárez Fits the Brewers’ Deadline Profile Perfectly
Milwaukee could justify the acquisition on multiple levels. First, Suárez is a rental—his $15 million club option makes him a short-term splash with no long-term risk. That aligns with the Brewers’ typical trade behavior: aggressive but not reckless. Second, the Brewers have a surplus of young pitching and mid-tier prospects that would be far more appealing to a D-backs team looking to retool, rather than completely rebuild.
If Milwaukee offers one of its near-ready arms—like Carlos Rodríguez or Jacob Misiorowski’s rotation partner Robert Gasser—it’s hard to see Arizona turning that down in favor of fringe Yankees prospects.
Brewers Have the Motivation—and the Need
There’s also the matter of motivation. The Yankees are always buyers, but their strategy tends to be more methodical. The Brewers, meanwhile, have shown a willingness to strike first and aggressively—look at their unexpected signings of Rhys Hoskins and Josh Donaldson in past windows. With Hoskins sidelined and Joey Ortiz struggling, Suárez fits a clear and immediate need.
Lineup Crunch Is a Good Problem to Have
The only wrinkle for Milwaukee is playing time once Hoskins returns. But that’s a good problem to have. Ortiz could shift into a utility role, Suárez could DH when needed, and Yelich might see more time in left field to accommodate more potent bats. That’s the kind of lineup crunch that contenders welcome.
Brewers Should Strike First and Hard
The All-Star Game may have highlighted the league’s best, but also underscored who’s missing from October-ready rosters. And right now, the Brewers are one Eugenio Suárez away from becoming one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League.
If the Yankees hesitate, Milwaukee shouldn’t. With tight division and the postseason race intensifying, the Brewers have the need, the assets, and the urgency to win this bidding war.
Alvin Garcia Alvin Garcia is a Puerto Rican sports writer for Heavy.com. His work has appeared on FanSided, LWOS, NewsBreak, Athlon Sports, and Yardbarker, with coverage spanning across all leagues. More about Alvin Garcia
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