MLB’s top 50 trade deadline candidates: There’s a new No. 1

With the July 31 MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, it’s time for an update to our top 50 trade candidates ranking — starting with a new No. 1 player.

Major League Baseball’s trade market is ever evolving, and to keep you updated, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan have put together a list of potential trade candidates that will be updated leading up to the deadline depending on players’ performance — and that of the teams that could be involved in deals.

Some of the players on the list are unlikely to be traded but at least are being discussed in potential deals. Other names might not be on the list now but could be added over the next 10 days should their team’s fortunes change. Either way, this will be the most up-to-date accounting of where MLB’s trade market stands.

Note: Players ranked by value for their new team if traded, not likelihood of being dealt.

Chance of trade: 90%

Suárez is in a contract year and playing like one of the best players in baseball. Only Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge have more home runs than his 35. Despite turning 34 years old before the trade deadline, Suárez is sitting near career highs in isolated power and wRC+ (which measures overall offensive performance). His fielding metrics have declined in recent years, but he’s still an acceptable defender at third base. Even if the Diamondbacks don’t offload all their free agents-to-be, Suárez could be moved because they’ve got Jordan Lawlar raking in Triple-A and primed to take over at third.

Best fits: New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants

Chance of trade: 20%

An All-Star the past two years and Gold Glove winner in all three of his…