Eugenio Suarez hits 5th homer in 3 games
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Spencer Jones has heard the rumors. But the New York Yankees' 6-foot-7 slugging prospect knows one thing: “I want to play in New York and be a part of this organization," Jones told The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. Whether Jones makes it to August in the Yankees' organization remains to be seen, though.
Industry sources say the Mariners and Diamondbacks have engaged in preliminary discussions about Eugenio Suarez, a candidate for the National League MVP.
Facing the Blue Jays for the first time since the All-Star break, the Yankees offered up a stark reminder of just how far they are from returning to the World Series as one of their biggest roster shortcomings, third baseman Oswald Peraza, struggled.
The Yankees can’t say they’re interested in trading for the Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suarez — that would be tampering — but manager Aaron Boone admitted he’s paying attention a scorching-hot right-handed slugger who led the National League with 35 homers and 85 RBIs through Sunday.