With Major League Baseball's All-Star Game approaching, discussion around the Home Run Derby is heating up, especially among the Arizona Diamondbacks' dynamic duo, Corbin Carroll and Eugenio Suárez. Both players have made significant contributions this season, each notching 19 home runs. Carroll, batting .260 and leading the league with eight triples, stands as a strong All-Star candidate. Suárez, recognized for his three grand slams this season, is an equally compelling contender, though he may not be on the All-Star roster.

The potential of both players participating in the Derby is exciting, as no rule restricts participants to only All-Stars. When asked, Carroll expressed enthusiasm but also shared advice he received from Mookie Betts: let the big hitters dominate the showcase. Suárez, a previous home run champion in Venezuela, echoed a thoughtful approach, indicating he would consult with his family before accepting an invitation. Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo believes both players are deserving of this spotlight, suggesting it could elevate their profiles in the league.