Jose Altuve is no longer playing regularly in the infield, and that could give the Houston Astros some flexibility to make upgrades at that spot. One potential target? A player currently being pursued by the New York Yankees and other clubs — but any deal would likely have to wait until the trade deadline.
Right now, the Astros are in full control of the AL West with a 60-43 record and have shown plenty of strength offensively. Still, any addition would be welcomed, and adding a new teammate for Altuve — especially one from Venezuela like him — could be a smart move.
The Yankees, however, are also interested in the same player. According to a report from Francys Romero, the Astros could have an edge in the sweepstakes thanks to the strength of their prospect pool, which could give them the right pieces to make a deal happen.
Who is the player both the Astros and Yankees are chasing?
The player in question is Venezuelan third baseman Eugenio Suárez, who’s reportedly drawing interest from not only the Yankees and Astros, but also the Dodgers, Mariners, and Cubs. Romero reported that Houston has legitimate interest in acquiring the Diamondbacks veteran, whose contract is nearing its end in Arizona.
Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts during the ninth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Suárez’s market is wide — and it’s not just contenders making a push. His former team, the Cincinnati Reds, are also said to be in the mix. According to Trent Rosecrans, there’s mutual interest between the Reds and Diamondbacks regarding a potential reunion.
The Mariners have also shown significant interest, especially after acquiring Josh Naylor. That move could signal they’re still very much in play — and possibly blocking Suárez from landing in Houston or New York, where he could reunite with a former teammate.
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