Eugenio Suarez was hit in the hand in Monday's loss to the Tigers, but his X-rays fortunately came back negative.

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

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

Ryan McMahon has been traded from the Colorado Rockies to the New York Yankees for two prospects. The Yankees have been rumored to be the hottest team after Diamondbacks slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

"Suarez is the most straightforward way to address Paredes' potential season-long absence and, according to multiple league sources, the Astros have at least checked in with the Arizona Diamondbacks to make their interest known," the insider reported. More News: Billy Wagner Latest Astros Legend to be Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

The Arizona Diamondbacks finish July in Detroit against the Tigers, then begin August in northern California against the Athletics.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has a 50-52 record overall and a 26-27 record at home. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .253.