The Diamondbacks are currently three games below .500 and 5.5 games out of a playoff spot as they approach the All-Star Break. With a $15 million salary looming for Eugenio Suárez, who has been a prolific hitter, the team faces decisions on whether to buy or sell given their low playoff probabilities. Suárez stands out as a valuable trade asset due to his significant production and performance over the past year. Selling could yield a stronger return, while retaining him may hinder the path for prospects like Jordan Lawlar.
Eugenio Suárez has emerged as arguably the best impending free agent hitter who could change hands. He's already up to 31 home runs with a .250/.320/.569 batting line.
Suárez has 52 home runs over the past calendar year—tying him with Cal Raleigh for third in MLB behind Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.
The Diamondbacks could still go either way, but they have the best collection of rental talent of any fringe contender.
If the Diamondbacks choose to sell, they could pull a stronger return in a trade for Suárez instead of making a qualifying offer.
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