Eugenio Suárez Could Be the Cubs’ Perfect Deadline Swing

As the trade deadline looms, the Chicago Cubs front office faces a critical question: Do they double down on pitching, or take a bold swing for offense as well? With their eyes reportedly on Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes, it is clear the Cubs want stability at third. Still, if they are serious about pushing deep into the postseason, they need more than just a slick glove; they need a difference-maker.

That is where Eugenio Suárez comes in.

Suárez Brings What the Lineup Needs Most

Suárez is not just a third baseman; he is a threat. A veteran with a history of launching 30-plus homers in a season, he brings the kind of raw power the Cubs' lineup could use on the hot corner. With Dansby Swanson showing signs of heating up and Michael Busch holding his own, adding Suárez would deepen the danger zone in the batting order.

Imagine an opposing pitcher trying to navigate through Seiya Suzuki, PCA, Busch, and Suárez, especially in a tight game come September or October. That is a gauntlet no team wants to face, and that's not even the top.

The “Right Now” Factor

Hayes has upside and gold glove-level defense, but he's more of a long-term investment. Suárez, however, is a win-now addition. This is exactly what this team needs in a season where they took a gamble on a trade like the one that brought Kyle Tucker to Chicago.

The Cubs are not building anymore; they are in a position to make a run. In a tight NL Central race and with the expanded Wild Card making October more accessible than ever, the front office owes it to this roster to maximize its chances this year. That means prioritizing impact, not patience.

Playoff Power: A Veteran Who’s Been There

Suárez has been to the postseason. He has hit homers in October. That experience and confidence matter. He is the kind of player who can step into Wrigley Field, feel the moment, and deliver in it.

That is what separates him from a younger, more developmental option like Hayes. You are not hoping Suárez figures it out. You are betting on what he has already proven, and that he brings it to Wrigley.

A Deadline Move That Changes the Vibe

Every contending team has that one midseason addition that galvanizes the clubhouse, not just with production, but with presence. Suárez is known as a positive voice, a dugout energizer, and someone who plays with joy. 

His arrival would not just fill a hole at third, it could shift the whole team’s energy to an even higher place than it is now. Plus, as we have seen time and time again, that kind of spark can turn a good team into a great one when the calendar flips to October, even if they aren't the top dogs coming into the race.

Final Thought: Why Wait?

The Cubs do not need another piece to develop, especially at third base; they already have Matt Shaw. They need a guy who can hit a ball into the basket tomorrow. Eugenio Suárez checks that box, and then some.

While Ke’Bryan Hayes is a talented defender with a future, Suárez is the kind of move that says one thing loud and clear:
We are going for it.

If the Cubs are serious about playing deep into the fall, that is the message they should be sending.