Eugenio Suarez leaves game
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Let's debunk the ridiculous MLB trade deadline narrative that the Miami Marlins will actually trade for Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez.
This was hours before the game, in the cramped visitors’ clubhouse at Comerica Park. Eugenio Suarez, the former Tiger and current top available hitting talent on the trade market, tried to sort out all the different emotions roiling through him these days.
The incident occurred in the ninth inning when a 2-1 fastball got away from reliever Will Vest and hit Suárez's right hand. He was in obvious pain immediately after: Suárez was lifted from the game and replaced by Alexander.
To discuss the deadline and set up a crucial week for the club, Cubs beat writer Patrick Mooney hosted a live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers on Tuesday. Here are some questions that were answered during the chat.
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