"Eugenio Suarez has hit more than twice as many home runs (36) as Toronto's leader (George Springer at 17) and would be the slugging source that the Blue Jays have been lacking," Miller wrote. "Almost just as importantly, though, acquiring Suárez keeps the Yankees from doing so."

The Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest team in Major League Baseball and a firm candidate to be a buyer at the trade deadline a week from now. In a weak American League where there has not been anyone yet to firmly separate themselves from the pack,

Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Chris Bassitt struck out eight in a season-high 7 1/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of four New York errors to beat the sloppy Yankees 8-4.