Eugenio Suárez Injury Update: What Happened to Eugenio Suárez?
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez left Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers after being drilled on his right index finger by a 96 mph fastball in the ninth inning. The incident occurred with the Diamondbacks trailing in what ended as a 5-1 loss at Comerica Park.
Suárez appeared visibly in pain, shaking his hand as trainers rushed out to evaluate him. He was removed from the game and sent for immediate X-rays. Manager Torey Lovullo addressed the media after the game: “He’s getting checked out, and we’ll know more soon. Right now, we’ll call him day-to-day as we await further evaluations,” Lovullo stated to The Athletic and other outlets.
This injury scare comes just days before the MLB trade deadline, with Suárez considered one of the top names on the market due to his mix of power and defensive consistency. With Arizona battling to stay alive in the National League Wild Card race, Suárez’s health carries extra significance. Any extended absence could impact both the Diamondbacks’ lineup and their trade leverage, as noted by MLB.com.
Currently, there’s optimism surrounding Suárez’s prognosis, but the team and potential trade suitors will await the results of additional tests and his pain level over the coming days. “We dodged a bullet,” said one team official, “but we’ll keep monitoring him closely.” Arizona, currently just out of a playoff spot, faces critical games ahead. Whether Suárez returns swiftly or is sidelined for a short stint could shape their postseason push—and the trade market’s final hours.
