But if/when he returns to form is vital to Seattle's postseason hopes, perhaps even more so than the acquisition of All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez. For more news and rumors, check out MLB Insider Robert Murray’s work on The Baseball Insiders podcast,

Eugenio Suárez's arrival gives the Mariners one of the deepest lineups in baseball and a lift in the clubhouse. Here are three thoughts the morning after the trade.

The Seattle Mariners didn't just land one of the biggest trade-deadline prizes when they acquired Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks, they also made a bit of MLB history in the process. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported in the early morning hours on Thursday that the Mariners landed the top power hitter on the market,