The Seattle Mariners are one step closer to getting Eugenio Suarez. That's because on Friday, the New York Yankees completed a trade for a different third baseman. Colorado's Ryan McMahon is going to the Bronx. Suarez now has one less suitor.

Eugenio Suarez’s defense may be the messy little secret in Yankees’ trade talks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Eugenio Suarez still has power. That much is clear. "He's been a really good power hitter in the league for a long time," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said before Monday night's game.

Fried was among a trio of Yankees pitchers who sang Suárez’s praises as the July 31 trade deadline nears.