Could This Power Bat Be the Key to Tigers Making a Playoff Push?
If the Tigers are serious about making a run, this might be the bat that gets them there.
Eugenio Suarez is hitting .254 with 25 home runs, 67 RBIs and an .893 OPS through June 28. He's near career highs in both isolated power and wRC+, and while his defense at third base has slipped in recent years, he's still capable of holding down the position.
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More importantly, he's available.
Arizona has top prospect Jordan Lawlar, who was tearing it up in Triple-A before being put on the injured list Thursday, and the Diamondbacks are expected to find a spot for him as soon as possible. That could make Suarez—who's in a contract year—a logical trade piece whether or not the D-backs fully sell.
Detroit, meanwhile, is stuck in the middle. The Tigers have weathered some rough patches and stayed in the mix, but they're missing something in the heart of the lineup. Suarez brings right-handed power, postseason experience, and production that would instantly lengthen the order. He's not a flashy solution, but he's an impact one.
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ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel identified the Tigers as a favorite landing spot for Suarez in their recent trade deadline preview, citing the positional fit and Detroit's need for veteran offense. From this view, it tracks.
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The cost shouldn't be outrageous. Suarez is 33 and on an expiring deal. But the production is real, and the Tigers don't have anyone in the system right now putting up those numbers at third base.
It's not about making a splash. It's about adding a bat that can help you win games in August and September. Suarez looks like that guy.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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