The Diamondbacks appear to be taking concrete steps towards an eventual Eugenio Suarez trade involving either the Tigers or Yankees.

The Arizona Diamondbacks battle the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their 3-game series Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.

It was a shocking, uncharacteristic outburst. But it perfectly encapsulated the current state of the Arizona Diamondbacks, as they lost yet another abysmal contest, falling to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5-1 on Monday.

PITTSBURGH — In what might be right-hander Zac Gallen’s final start, he and the Arizona Diamondbacks are trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Paul Skenes, 3-0, after five innings on July 27 at PNC Park.

Their 6-0 loss to right-hander Paul Skenes on Sunday, July 27, meant the Diamondbacks left town having dropped two of three to a subpar Pittsburgh Pirates team. It also meant they lost a second consecutive game started by a pitcher who could be traded in the coming days.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, the top target ahead of the MLB trade deadline, may have just gone down. Suárez, who is considered the top player on the trade market, exited Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit in the hand by a pitch.

Suárez left the Diamondbacks' game against the Tigers in the ninth inning Monday after he was hit by a pitch in the hand.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have already made two moves before the July 31 deadline. General Manager Mike Hazen says he's going to do what's best for the long-term.