MARINERS SEND SUAREZ TO THE DESERT
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala.
What does it give the Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks hope Suarez can solidify the hot corner in 2024, after the team used several third basemen in 2023. Suarez is probably a stopgap measure at this point.
What does it give the Seattle Mariners
The Mariners may turn to infielder Luis Urias as Suarez' replacement at the hot corner. Vargas could work out of Seattle's bullpen in 2024, while Zavala may earn the backup catcher gig.
Fantasy impact
Suarez should be a decent fantasy option among third basemen in 2024, and his stock may even be improved going from Seattle to Arizona. Neither Vargas nor Zavala have much fantasy value.
