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 are fully chasing a World Series this season with three significant additions to the roster ahead of the trade deadline made to bolster their hopes in a wide open AL race.