"In terms of third base, they’ve been linked to Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks, but there is concern about his defense. Other possible third-base trade targets include Royals All-Star Maikel Garcia — in theory, Kansas City would have interest in one of the Yankees’ outfielders to play left field for them," Bowden wrote.

As the New York Yankees explore potential trade deadline acquisitions to help pull them out of a recent rough patch, top prospect George Lombard Jr. is unlikely to be included in any deals they might make.

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The New York Yankees have been one of the teams most prominently linked to Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez in MLB trade rumors this summer. Now, just days out from the July 31 deadline, it appears New York is having some reservations about a deal.

Ahead of their afternoon series finale against the Cubs, the Royals placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin on the seven-day concussion injured list and summoned, in his place, outfielder MJ Melendez from the Storm Chasers.

Kansas City has a 19-15 record at home and a 34-34 record overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.45 ERA, which ranks fifth in the majors. New York is 20-13 on the road and 41-25 overall.

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