The Milwaukee Brewers, at 61-41, lead the Chicago Cubs by one game in the two-team race for the National League Central Division and currently have the best record in all Major League Baseball. With 60 games remaining, though, the season is far from over and several other contending teams are about to get a whole lot better very soon.
This, of course, is because the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Many teams, including Milwaukee’s biggest challengers in the National League, have been rumored and linked to various stars that are on the trade block.
One of the biggest names that is expected to be moved is Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, a two-time All-Star who is hitting .252/.325/.593 with 36 home runs and a Major League-leading 86 RBI. And while he has been linked to many teams, including the Cubs, one MLB analyst thinks the Brewers will have the upper hand if they choose to pursue him.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers Could Land Eugenio Suarez in a Trade
Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin is making a case for himself to be considered for the National League Rookie of the Year Award, hitting .260/.345/.376 with five home runs and 35 RBI.
But one thing that Milwaukee is seriously lacking on offense is a power hitter who can consistently hit home runs and elevate the rest of the team around him. The Brewers score many runs by utilizing small ball and taking advantage of mistakes made by opposing defenses.
With so many hitters that are younger and do not have a consistent power swing, many analysts think that the Brewers would want to trade for Suarez ahead of the deadline.
And one of these analysts thinks there is one thing that would tip the scales in Milwaukee’s favor in a bidding war: their pitching depth.
“The vibes are immaculate right now and just about everything is going right. Why stir the pot at the trade deadline? I don’t see it that way. I see an excellent team that is as well-positioned to make a World Series run as any point in franchise history. Caleb Durbin has been red hot the last few weeks at third base, though Suárez would still be an upgrade, plus smart teams figure out how to make the “more good players than lineup spots” thing work.
“Milwaukee might finish with only three double-digit home run guys this year. Suárez has game-changing power and is an excellent clubhouse guy, plus the Brewers are pretty much the only contender with rotation depth to spare. The Diamondbacks are said to be seeking young pitching in any trade. The Brewers have it. They match up very well as trade partners.”
As one can see, CBS Sports believes that Milwaukee can part with one of their young controllable arms to win the Suarez sweepstakes. The big question, though, is if they would be willing to do so.
Jose Quintana and Nestor Cortes will be gone next season, leaving in free agency. Freddy Peralta only has one more year left on his contract. Brandon Woodruff’s future with the team is unknown despite the good vibes surrounding his long-awaited comeback.
In other words, the Brewers will need to restock their starting rotation next year, making parting with any of their current pieces a difficult decision.
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