Diamondbacks Suarez Exits After Hand Hit By Pitch Amid Injury Surge

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez left a game against the Chicago White Sox after being hit on the right hand by a 95.9 mph fastball from starter Shane Smith. Suarez, who was named National League Player of the Week earlier that day, sustained a bruise with negative X-rays but was replaced defensively in the first inning. This injury adds to a series of recent hand injuries for the Diamondbacks, including star outfielder Corbin Carroll, who has not played since being hit by a pitch in Toronto, and catcher Gabriel Moreno, who is out with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. The team is facing a challenging stretch with multiple key players sidelined due to hand and elbow injuries. Despite the injury, Suarez had been one of the hottest hitters in the league, batting .345 with nine home runs in his last 14 games. The Diamondbacks continue to monitor the health of their roster amid these setbacks as they navigate the season.