Eugenio Suarez leaves game after getting hit by pitch on hand in potential MLB trade blow

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One of the hottest names on the trade market is now dealing with an injury scare.

Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez left Monday’s game against the Tigers after he was hit in the hand in the ninth inning by Detroit reliever Will Vest at Comerica Park.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez running after being hit by a pitch.The Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suarez after getting hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Monday’s game. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Arizona Diamondbacks player Eugenio Suárez being examined by team trainers after being hit by a pitch.Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) holds out his hand for the team trainer to examine after being hit on that hand by a pitch from Detroit Tigers closer Will Vest (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Comerica Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Suarez is hitting .247 this season with 36 home runs and a National League-leading 87 RBIs.

On July 25, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported that the Phillies, Mariners, Cubs, Reds, Astros, Tigers and Brewers were potential fits for Suarez, and the Yankees were widely considered a potential destination before they traded to acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies.

The Tigers won the game 5-1.

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