Last Updated: November 23, 2023, 01:30 IST
PHOENIX: The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez on Wednesday from the Seattle Mariners for reliever Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala, based on an individual aware of the deal.
The individual spoke to The Associated Press on situation of anonymity as a result of the commerce had not been introduced.
The 32-12 months-outdated Suárez was a 2018 All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds and has been a constant energy hitter for the previous decade, slugging 246 homers since 2012. He fills a necessity for the D-backs at third base, which was manned largely by Evan Longoria and Emmanuel Rivera final season.
Suárez additionally offers one other energy bat for the reigning NL champions. He hit .232 with 22 homers and 96 RBIs for the Mariners final season, enjoying third base and designated hitter.
Vargas is a 24-12 months-outdated proper-hander who made his huge-league debut with the Diamondbacks this season, throwing in 5 video games. The 30-12 months-outdated Zavala has been a backup catcher for the Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks over the previous three seasons.
The commerce was first reported by The Seattle Times.
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