The Seattle Mariners didn't just land one of the biggest trade-deadline prizes when they acquired Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks, they also made a bit of MLB history in the process. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported in the early morning hours on Thursday that the Mariners landed the top power hitter on the market,

For weeks, it was reported the top priority for the Seattle Mariners on the trade market was Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who played for the Mariners from 2022-23. Seattle checked off that box and acquired the 2025 All-Star from Arizona in return for first baseman Tyler Locklear,

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto believes Seattle acquired the "best bats" available, adding power to a lineup that already ranks fifth in the majors in home runs.