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 Mariners officially announced the deal on Thursday hours before the trade deadline. Suárez, 34, was viewed as one of the more sure bets to get dealt ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The Diamondbacks are getting first baseman Tyler Locklear and two pitching prospects, RHP Hunter Cranton and RHP Juan Burgos in exchange.