Arizona Diamondbacks Face Third-Base Gap After Eugenio Suarez Trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks saw strong production at third base during the 2025 MLB season, largely thanks to Eugenio Suarez's impressive power hitting before he was traded back to the Seattle Mariners. Suarez's offensive performance cooled after the trade, highlighting the D-backs' need to find a new reliable third baseman, with Blaze Alexander and Jordan Lawlar competing for the spot. At second base, the 2025 season brought significant changes, with traditional stars like Marcus Semien and Ozzie Albies declining, while lesser-known players such as Brice Turang and Nico Hoerner emerged as standout performers. Bryson Stott of the Philadelphia Phillies exemplified consistency at second base, delivering solid offensive numbers and strong defensive metrics, and remains under team control for the next two years. However, the overall depth at second base for the 2026 season looks thin due to aging veterans, underperforming prospects, and positional eligibility changes, making the position a high priority for fantasy baseball drafts. This scarcity means teams must carefully evaluate trade, free agency, and prospect opportunities to address the challenges at second base moving forward.