Gilbert instantly emerged as a key cog for the Mariners upon debuting in the Majors in 2021. He's lived up to the first-round/top prospect pedigree, demonstrating high-end consistency and swing-and-miss stuff. However, things haven't gone as smoothly for him since an electrifying return outing from his first career injured list stint.

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.