LeMahieu, who is in year five of a six-year, $90 million extension, hasn't been the same hitter he was when he made three All-Star teams in quite some time. And the Jul. 31 trade deadline could spell the end of his time as a starter.

They need one that represents a clear upgrade over DJ LeMahieu and Oswald Peraza at either second or third base. Jazz Chisholm Jr. can move around. The Yankees need someone who can hit — and hit now.

While Suarez is a below average defender, he more than makes up for it with his slugging. He would be a significant upgrade for the Yankees at third base, where they've received a total production of 0.0 fWAR. Suarez, on the other hand, has generated 1.2 fWAR by himself.

With Jazz Chisholm Jr. transitioning back to third base, the New York Yankees may hit the trade market for a reliable utility infielder

Yankees eyeing third baseman as insider highlights key trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Add Bradford Doolittle of ESPN to the chorus. This week he suggesting what we've been urging for months. It's time the New York Yankees make a play for Arizona third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

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