When it comes to the best hitters reported to be available before this year's Trade Deadline on July 31, there's D-backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez \-\- and there's everybody else. Despite a strong résumé that includes six 30-homer seasons,

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez hopes he avoided major injury when he was hit in the right index finger by a pitch.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez scared everyone when he was hit on the right index finger by a 96 mph fastball at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez threw a brief jolt into the trade market when he left Monday’s game in the ninth inning after being hit in the right hand. Suárez was struck by a 96 mph fastball from Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest and quickly exited the game with an athletic trainer.

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but he appeared to escape serious injury. After the game, Suárez told reporters that X-rays on his left index finger were negative.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, who was hit hard on his hand while batting in ninth inning, is one of the top trade deadline candidates.

The Detroit Tigers are hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks starting on Monday night, and apparently the Tigers may be using the timing to their advantage.

Ryan McMahon has been traded from the Colorado Rockies to the New York Yankees for two prospects. The Yankees have been rumored to be the hottest team after Diamondbacks slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez.