When it comes to the best hitters reported to be available before this year's Trade Deadline on July 31, there's D-backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez \-\- and there's everybody else. Despite a strong résumé that includes six 30-homer seasons,

Gleyber Torres expects the Detroit Tigers to improve the MLB roster ahead of the July 31 trade deadline — in pursuit of winning the World Series.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a CT scan and an MRI on Tuesday on his right hand and both came back negative, according to reports. Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks’ beat reporter for MLB.com, and Bob Nightengale of MLB.com reported that there were no breaks in Suarez’s hand.

DETROIT — After taking a fastball from Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest off his left hand on Monday, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez appears to avoided serious injury. Suárez told reporters on Tuesday that a CT scan and MRI on his hand came back negative with no breaks.

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.

It’s been a tough week emotionally for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez as he tries to navigate trade rumors and a slump at the plate. Monday night, though, things turned painful for Suárez as he was hit on the right index finger by a 95.

DETROIT -- Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez threw a brief jolt into the trade market when he left Monday’s game in the ninth inning after being hit in the right hand. Suárez was struck by a 96 mph fastball from Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest and quickly exited the game with an athletic trainer.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly fielding offers for Eugenio Suárez from a handful of teams. Where will he be traded?