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.

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.

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.