The Chicago Cubs are strengthening their third base and targeting Diamondbacks' third baseman Eugenio Suárez for a top-tier lineup.

As outfielder Kyle Tucker will be a free agent at the end of the season, the Chicago Cubs are taking advantage of a limited time window, hoping to become the most aggressive buyers at this year's trade deadline. Although bolstering the starting rotation is still a priority, the Cubs' management is concurrently looking to add substantial assets to their lineup, which averages 5.28 runs (second in MLB).

To replace rookie third baseman Matt Shaw's .588 OPS, the Cubs are reportedly targeting the Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, who is available for trade. This soon-to-be free agent third baseman could be the best hitter on the trade market.

According to reports from The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma, the Cubs have included Suárez in their sights and "will continue to pursue until the last moment," waiting for the Diamondbacks to finalize their trade strategy. (Competitors include the Yankees, Mariners, and Brewers.)

The report also indicates that the Cubs plan to strengthen their bullpen. However, as Daniel Palencia has established himself as the closer, the team may forgo pursuing top-tier relievers and instead focus on economical options like Nationals' closer Kyle Finnegan. This move would both solidify their pitching staff and preserve top prospect assets for larger trades.