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Cubs Rumored Trade Deadline Target Avoids Injury Scare at All-Star Game

There was some level of concern about an injury to a potential Chicago Cubs trade target during the All-Star Game.
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Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; National League third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after getting hit by a pitch in the eighth inning during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park
Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; National League third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after getting hit by a pitch in the eighth inning during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Rumors are going to be heating up regarding the Chicago Cubs and their trade deadline plans.

Jed Hoyer has made it clear the team will pursue pitching upgrades in both the starting rotation and bullpen, but there's a chance they also take a hard look at third basemen on the market.

The Cubs have gotten virtually nothing from that position in the first half.

Their wRC+ of 54 and minus-0.6 fWAR ranks last in both metrics across Major League Baseball.

While Matt Shaw still projects to be the future at the hot corner for Chicago, it's clear he's struggling to acclimate to this level in his rookie season.

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Someone who has repeatedly been linked to the Cubs if they want to go after a third baseman is Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks, a player who is in the midst of another special season by entering the All-Star break with the fourth-most homers (31) and third-most RBI (78) in the sport.

It's not clear if the Diamondbacks are going to sell or not, but if they do, then he should be a target.

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However, Chicago -- and pretty much every team who is eyeing an upgrade at third base -- felt a sense of panic when Suarez was hit in the finger by a pitch during the All-Star Game.

Him getting hurt right now would have been the worst possible timing, and based on where he was hit, things could have gone wrong.

Fotunately, it seems like Suarez avoided any injury.

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, X-rays came back negative, with the slugger saying he was "relieved" upon getting that news.

It's safe to say the Cubs were, too.

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Suarez stayed in the game even after getting hit by the pitch and made a tremendous defensive play, but he also pulled himself out of the swing-off to get his finger looked at, which raised the level of concern.

Thankfully, he seems to be OK and should be on the field for Arizona when action resumes following the break, potentially auditioning for other teams around the league if he's put on the trade block.

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Brad Wakai
BRAD WAKAI

Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently is the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. He is also a contributor at FanSided, writing about the Philadelphia 76ers for The Sixers Sense. Brad is the host of the sports podcast I Said What I Said, discussing topics across the NFL, College Football, the NBA and other sports. You can follow him on Twitter: @bwakai

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