July 25, 2025
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Would the Phillies grab the best available home run hitter at the deadline?
In addition to a closer, bullpen depth and outfield help, it appears the Phillies could have yet another focus at the impending MLB trade deadline.
According to insider Jon Heyman, third baseman Eugenio Suárez is a fit for the Phillies — a team that hasn't really been mentioned much at all in connection to the Diamondbacks' hitter:
Phillies are yet another potential fit for Eugenio Suarez, with Bohm out and a need for a righty bat. Yanks, Mariners, Cubs, Reds, Astros, Tigers, Brewers all are also fits. @ctrent @francysromeroFR @ByRobertMurray all contributed teams
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 25, 2025
The infielder is 34 and in the final year of a four-year deal. As a rental, and with Bohm under contract to play third base, it's not exactly the sort of investment in team-controlled talent that the team might be looking for. But the fit is undeniable. And if the price is right he'd be perfect protection for Bryce Harper in the batting order.
The question, if Suárez does indeed come into the fold, is what would happen next with Bohm when he returns from his rib injury. He can play first base in addition to third, but that's about it. Moving Bryce Harper to the outfield to open first for Bohm is theoretically a way to get everyone on the field.
The deadline is less than a week away, on Thursday, July 31.
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