Josh Naylor
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 30 2025Naylor (neck) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will miss a third straight start after exiting Friday's game versus the Marlins with neck stiffness. He is considered day-to-day. Pavin Smith will serve as the Diamondbacks' first baseman and Lourdes Gurriel will be the designated hitter in Monday's series opener.
Jun 29 2025Naylor (neck) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was unable to play in Saturday's 8-7 loss after he exited Friday's 9-8 loss due to neck stiffness, and he'll remain on the bench for the start of Sunday's series finale. Pavin Smith will man first base while Randal Grichuk serves as the designated hitter versus Miami righty Cal Quantrill.
Jun 28 2025Naylor (neck) isn't in the starting lineup Saturday versus Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was removed from Friday's loss to the Marlins before the start of the seventh inning due to neck stiffness, and he's beginning Saturday on the bench. It's not yet clear how much time the veteran first baseman is expected to miss. With Naylor not starting Saturday, Pavin Smith is in the lineup at first base. Per Jack Sommers of SI.com, Arizona plans to monitor Naylor and see how he feels Sunday before deciding whether he's ready to return.
Jun 27 2025Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said after Friday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins that Naylor was removed from the game due to neck stiffness, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 0-for-3 with one strikeout before being replaced by Tim Tawa prior the start of the seventh inning. Lovullo added that Naylor will likely be out of the lineup Saturday but should return for Sunday's series finale. Tawa and Pavin Smith -- who served as the DH on Friday -- are candidates to start at first base in Naylor's absence Saturday.
Jun 25 2025Naylor went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman gave Arizona a quick 2-0 lead by taking Sean Burke deep in the first inning, but it didn't last long. The homer was Naylor's 10th of the season, and three of them have come in June -- a month in which he's batting .324 (23-for-71) with 12 runs and 16 RBI in 20 contests.
Jun 24 2025Naylor (shoulder) was scratched from the Diamondbacks' lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had initially been expected to start one day after exiting Monday's contest when he tweaked his right shoulder on a swing. It does not seem as though he's suffered a setback, but rather the Diamondbacks just want to play it safe and give him a little more rest. Pavin Smith will play first base Tuesday, and Randal Grichuk will enter the lineup at designated hitter.
Jun 23 2025Naylor was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox due to right shoulder discomfort. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will presumably be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his status for the second game of the series, and the team is officially deeming him day-to-day. Tim Tawa and Ildemaro Vargas could see time at first base if Naylor is forced to miss additional action.
Jun 20 2025Naylor went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-5 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor singled in the second inning and scored Arizona's first run when Eugenio Suarez homered one batter later. The single extended Naylor' hit streak to nine games, a stretch in which he's gone 16-for-36 (.444) with five extra-base hits, 10 RBI and nine runs scored. He later walked in the sixth, stole a base and scored on a sacrifice fly. The steal was his 10th in 72 contests, matching the career high he established in 2023 across 121 games while a member of the Guardians.
Jun 13 2025Naylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 5-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor tied the game with a solo shot in the second inning, and he contributed a sacrifice fly during the Diamondbacks' rally in the fifth. He has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 11-for-25 (.440) with two homers and 10 RBI in that span. The first baseman continues to be a steady hitter in the heart of Arizona's lineup, posting a .302/.356/.478 slash line, nine homers, 47 RBI, 34 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 67 games this season.
Jun 9 2025Naylor went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, an RBI double, a walk and two total runs scored in Monday's 8-4 extra-innings win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor entered Monday in a 2-for-21 skid to begin June. The first baseman broke out in a big way, which included his first two extra-base hits of the month, the latter of which was a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning. Naylor is up to a .290/.346/.457 slash line with eight homers, 44 RBI, 32 runs scored, 15 doubles, one triple and nine stolen bases over 64 contests this season.
Jun 7 2025Naylor (hand/shoulder) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the cleanup spot against the Reds on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was pulled from Thursday's game against Atlanta due to lingering shoulder and hand injuries. He didn't play in Friday's game against Cincinnati, but he's back in the lineup for Saturday's contest. Naylor is slashing .289/.345/.448 with nine steals, seven home runs and 39 RBI in 255 plate appearances this season.
Jun 6 2025Naylor (hand/shoulder) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor exited Thursday's game with hand and shoulder soreness, and the issue will keep him out of the lineup Friday. Still, the first baseman can be considered day-to-day. Tim Tawa will fill in at first base Friday.
Jun 5 2025Naylor was removed from Thursday's game against Atlanta due to hand and shoulder soreness, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Torey Lovullo noted Wednesday that Naylor has been playing through shoulder and hand issues for the past few days, but the 27-year-old wasn't quite able to make it through Thursday's game. The team is currently labeling him as day-to-day, though Pavin Smith may be in line for reps at first base if Naylor's injuries persist.
May 31 2025Naylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a second run scored in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has hit safely in nine straight games, and this was his fourth consecutive multi-hit effort. During the hitting streak, he has gone 13-for-37 (.351) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI. The strong stretch has Naylor back up to batting .301 with an .827 OPS, seven homers, 37 RBI, 30 runs scored, 14 doubles, one triple and nine stolen bases across 57 contests this season.
May 28 2025Naylor went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor immediately extended a hit streak to six games with a single in the first inning and later stole his ninth base of the season. That's one steal shy of the career-high 10 he posted in 2023 while with Cleveland. His RBI single in the fourth inning upped the Diamondbacks' lead to 6-0 before the bullpen collapsed late. Naylor has five RBI over the last four contests, leaving him with 34 runs batted in through 54 games.
May 26 2025Naylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hit safely for the fifth game in a row, and this was his third straight contest with an extra-base hit. The first baseman went deep in the fifth inning for the final scoring play of the game. Naylor is slashing .287/.348/.450 with six homers, 33 RBI, 27 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 13 doubles and a triple over 53 contests this season, featuring in a near-everyday role.
May 25 2025Naylor went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor tripled in two runs and eventually scored the go-ahead run as part of a rally in the top of the eighth inning, although the Arizona bullpen couldn't make the lead stick. The triple was his first of the season and just his second during a seven-year career in the majors. Naylor is slashing .289/.352/.438 with five home runs, 31 RBI, eight steals and 25 runs across 51 games.
May 17 2025Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after logging three consecutive multi-hit games. Pavin Smith will fill the void at first base while Ketel Marte serves as the DH, opening up second base for Jordan Lawlar.
May 16 2025Naylor went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is now on an eight-game hitting streak, and the last three have been multi-hit efforts. He's 11-for-34 (.324) during the streak, adding three extra-base hits, four RBI and two steals. The first baseman has been at his best to begin his first season with Arizona, offering a high batting average with modest pop and some surprising speed. He's slashing .304/.370/.458 with eight steals, five home runs, 27 RBI, 23 runs scored and 11 doubles across 44 contests.
May 13 2025Naylor went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor delivered a two-run single to put the Diamondbacks ahead 3-0 in the first inning. He added a two-run homer in the ninth, but Arizona didn't add to the comeback effort after that blast. The first baseman is on a six-game hitting streak, going 7-for-25 (.280) with three extra-base hits in that span. For the season, Naylor's at a .296/.367/.459 slash line with five homers, 27 RBI, 21 runs scored, seven steals and 11 doubles over 42 contests.
May 4 2025Naylor went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor knocked in the tie-breaking run in the top of the 10th inning, then scored the eventual game-winning run. He's been a consistent contributor for the Diamondbacks since Opening Day, never going more than one game without reaching base safely. Naylor has a .304/.380/.472 line with six steals, four home runs, 20 RBI and 16 runs scored. From an offensive production standpoint, Arizona has not missed Christian Walker.
Apr 20 2025Naylor went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor delivered the Diamondbacks' first run in the third inning, then knocked in the winning run in the 11th. This was the ninth multi-hit effort in 22 games played for Naylor, who is batting .333/.406/.954 with 10 extra-base hits, 15 RBI, four steals and 14 runs scored.
Apr 17 2025Naylor went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went deep for a third straight game and is up to four homers through 19 games. He's hit safely in nine of the last 10 games, batting .368 with seven extra-base hits, 10 RBI and seven runs scored during that stretch.
Apr 16 2025Naylor went 1-for-3 with one walk, a solo homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor got the Diamondbacks on the board in the second inning, when he took Max Meyer deep to center field for a 398-foot solo homer. Naylor has logged solo home runs in back-to-back games and has three long shots and six RBI over his last six outings.
Apr 13 2025Naylor went 2-for-5 with a steal, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks' slugger stole second base off reliever Grant Anderson in the seventh inning. Naylor has never been known for his speed, but thanks to a torrid start, he seems like a lock to overtake his previous career high of 10 steals with the Guardians in 2023. The 27-year-old has been enjoying his new home in Arizona, opening with a .322/.397/.475 slash line across 68 plate appearances.
Apr 9 2025Naylor went 3-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first inning before extending the lead to 5-0 with a homer off Dean Kremer in the fifth. While the home run was Naylor's first this season, he's gotten off to a nice start with Arizona, going 16-for-47 (.340) with a .929 OPS, nine RBI and three stolen bases through 13 games.
Mar 30 2025Naylor went 2-for-2 with three walks, a double, an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor delivered the game-winning knock with an eighth-inning double as part of an eight-run rally. The Diamondbacks haven't missed Christian Walker's production at first base yet; Naylor has hit in all four games thus far, going 6-for-15 with two doubles, three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base.
Mar 9 2025Naylor went 1-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's split-squad game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going hitless in his Cactus League debut, Naylor has hit in eight consecutive games and is 11-for-24 (.458) with four doubles and three RBI on the spring. He may not be able to replicate the defense of three-time Gold Glove winner Christian Walker, Arizona's starting first baseman in 2024, but Naylor's bat is expected to replace the production lost when Walker signed with Houston this offseason.
Jan 9 2025Naylor agreed to a one-year, $10.9 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor slashed .243/.320/.456 with 31 home runs and 108 RBI with the Guardians last season -- good enough to secure a $4.3 million salary increase entering his first year in Arizona. With Christian Walker now in Houston, Naylor is expected to handle most of the workload at first base.
Dec 21 2024Naylor was traded from the Guardians to the Diamondbacks on Saturday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona needed a first baseman after Christian Walker signed with Houston on Friday, and Naylor should be slated to fill an everyday role for his new team. The 27-year-old tallied career-best marks with 31 home runs, 108 RBI and 84 runs over 632 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season while slashing .243/.320/.456 over 632 plate appearances. Naylor's batting average was a big drop-off from 2023, when he hit .308, but he finished as one of 14 big-leaguers with 30-plus homers and 100-plus RBI. Naylor is in his final season of team control and can be a free agent at the end of the 2025 campaign.
Sep 18 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and an additional run in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning win against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor got to Minnesota starter Bailey Ober twice, touching up the right-hander for a solo shot in each of the second and seventh frames. The power display ended a 13-game homer drought for the first baseman and marked his third multi-homer performance of the campaign. Naylor is up 31 home runs and 105 RBI on the season, each of which is a career-high mark.
Sep 7 2024Naylor (back) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He exited Tuesday's game with an acute back spasm but only missed a few days. Naylor has been locked into the four hole against righties and the five hole against lefties while slashing .245/.324/.426 with four home runs and one steal over his last 25 games.
Sep 4 2024Naylor (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had to be lifted from Tuesday's game with an acute back spasm and is considered day-to-day. With a team off day Thursday, he will hope to be back in there for Friday's series opener against the Dodgers. Kyle Manzardo will man first base Wednesday versus the Royals.
Sep 3 2024Naylor left Tuesday's game versus the Royals with an acute back spasm, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 1-for-4 but exited in the eighth inning, with Jhonkensy Noel replacing him as a pinch runner and staying in the game at first base. Noel could see time at first base if Naylor is unable to play in Wednesday's series finale. Naylor has mostly avoided injuries this year, missing time with general soreness in late July.
Sep 2 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run homer and a stolen base in Monday's 4-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor took reliever Kris Bubic deep in the sixth inning for his 29th home run of the season. Naylor reached 100 RBI for the first time in his career with the long ball. The 27-year-old now joins Aaron Judge and teammate Jose Ramirez as the only three players this season to eclipse the century mark. Naylor has multi-hit efforts in four of his last five games following a 10-game stretch when he went 2-for-35.
Aug 31 2024Naylor (ankle) will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup against the Pirates on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A bruised left ankle forced Naylor from Friday's game, but apparently he'll be able to tough it out with the help of the DH tag. He was in the midst of a brutally cold stretch in mid-to-late August, but Naylor has turned it on recently with six hits in his last two games.
Aug 30 2024Naylor was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates with a left ankle bruise, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor seemed to roll his ankle as he hit an RBI single into right field during the eighth inning, causing Tyler Freeman to replace him as a pinch runner. He was diagnosed with an ankle contusion shortly after the game, so he appears to have avoided a serious injury, though there's still no telling if he'll be available for Saturday's contest.
Aug 28 2024Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor plated a run in the first inning on a fielder's choice before adding an RBI single in the seventh as part of a four-run frame. This was his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 12 -- over 14 games in between, he hit a paltry .100 with two home runs and five RBI. The first baseman is at a .237/.319/.460 slash line with 28 homers, 94 RBI, 72 runs scored, 20 doubles and five stolen bases over 126 contests this season.
Aug 24 2024Naylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, one walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 13-5 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor entered Saturday stuck in an 0-for-18 slump. He extended it with a groundout in the first inning that generated a run, and then he finally put it to rest with a sixth-inning homer. The first baseman is hitting .222 (18-for-81) over 22 contests in August, though he's offset his struggles partially by drawing 11 walks and driving in 17 runs in that span. For the year, Naylor has 28 homers, 91 RBI, 71 runs scored, five stolen bases and a .238/.319/.469 slash line through 121 games.
Aug 17 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's fourth-inning blast was the Guardians' lone run, briefly tying the game at 1-1 before William Contreras responded with a solo shot of his own a half-inning later. Through 16 games in August, Naylor has batted .283 (17-for-60) with four homers and 15 RBI. The first baseman is slashing .247/.326/.482 with 27 homers, 89 RBI, 69 runs scored, 19 doubles and five stolen bases through 115 contests overall. He hasn't missed a game since sitting out for three contests due to general soreness in late July.
Aug 9 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 6-3 loss to the Twins in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor put the Guardians ahead 3-2 in the fifth inning, but Minnesota shot right back with a Matt Wallner three-run blast in the bottom of the frame. In the matinee game, a 4-2 loss for Cleveland, Naylor was 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The first baseman has four homers and 12 RBI over his last 10 games, going 10-for-38 (.263) in that span. Overall, he has 26 homers, 85 RBI, 66 runs scored, 18 doubles, five stolen bases and a .243/.322/.484 slash line through 108 games this season.
Aug 7 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-3 loss to the Diamondbacks in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor reached the 25-homer mark with his fifth-inning solo shot. The first baseman also played in the second game, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Naylor had some cold stretches in July, but he's gone 13-for-40 (.325) with five extra-base hits and 11 RBI over his last 11 contests. For the year, he's slashing .246/.326/.483 with 82 RBI, 65 runs scored, five stolen bases and 18 doubles over 106 games.
Aug 4 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 9-5 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor extended his hit streak to eight games Sunday, tagging Corbin Burnes for a three-run shot in the fifth inning. During that stretch, Naylor is 12-for-29 with two homers, nine RBI and seven runs scored. The first baseman has 24 long balls on the year and a .250/.329/.487 slash line across 430 plate appearances.
Aug 3 2024Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor singled and scored in the second inning before drilling a two-run double in the fifth. After an extended lull for most of July, he's gone 9-for-18 (.500) over his last five games. While he's already gone deep a career-high 23 times, he has just one home run over his last 15 games. Naylor is slashing .250/.330/.484 with 77 RBI through 101 games this season.
Jul 30 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor opened the scoring in the fourth inning, launching a 3-2 pitch from Alex Faedo for his 23rd homer of the year. Naylor's gone 3-for-8 with a pair of RBI in his last two games after missing the Guardians' previous three contests with "general soreness". Overall, the 27-year-old Naylor is slashing .241/.320/.477 through 413 plate appearances this season with 74 RBI, 58 runs scored and five stolen bases.
Jul 29 2024Naylor (general soreness) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians held Naylor out of the lineup for the past few days while he contended with what manager Stephen Vogt had described as several minor injuries, but a stint on the injured list never appeared to be in consideration for the slugging first baseman. Naylor had been available off the bench Saturday and Sunday against the Tigers, though the Guardians opted to stay away from him to give him two true rest days. The Guardians will be hoping that the time off was enough for Naylor to recharge after he had turned in a lowly .130/.231/.174 slash line over his first seven starts coming out of the All-Star break.
Jul 28 2024Naylor (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Stephen Vogt said Naylor was "beat up" and given a few days to recover from his various ailments, though he is available off the bench for the series finale Sunday, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Over his last 10 outings, Naylor has gone 5-for-34 with two RBI, four walks and seven strikeouts. David Fry will start at first base and bat in the cleanup spot.
Jul 27 2024Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will sit for a second straight game. He went 2-for-9 with one RBI and two walks in the Guardians' three-game series against the Tigers, and for the month of July he has a .665 OPS across 76 plate appearances. Jhonkensy Noel will start at first base Saturday and bat eighth against Phillies right-hander Tyler Phillips.
Jul 26 2024Naylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started the previous 10 games but will sit Friday after he went 5-for-34 with one extra-base hit during that stretch. Jhonkensy Noel will start at first base against Philadelphia lefty Cristopher Sanchez.
Jul 24 2024Naylor went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's RBI single in the eighth inning was the decisive play in this contest. The first baseman has been a bit lacking in highlight moments in July, batting a poor .215 (14-for-65) with 11 RBI through 18 games this month. For the season, he's slashing .237/.319/.469 with 22 home runs, 72 RBI, 55 runs scored, five steals and 16 doubles through 401 plate appearances.
Jul 11 2024Naylor is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had started in 13 straight contests dating back to June 27, so the Guardians will give the slugger a breather in the day game after a night game. David Fry checks in at first base in place of Naylor.
Jul 9 2024Naylor went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs, two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor took Kenta Maeda deep in the first inning and later added the go-ahead hit in the top of the tenth in Tuesday's win. In between, he stole his fourth base of the season, his first swipe since May 14th. Naylor was recently named to his first All-Star game on the back of a fantastic first half. The 27-year-old became the fifth player this season to reach 70 RBI, and he's added 22 homers while hitting .247/.324/.503 through 86 games.
Jul 6 2024Naylor went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had some dry stretches in June, but he's turned it around by going 9-for-24 (.375) with six RBI over his last six games. The first baseman set a career high with his 21st homer of the year. He's added 64 RBI, 50 runs scored, three stolen bases, 16 doubles and a .246/.323/.505 slash line over 82 contests. He started the year hot before a shaky May and slightly better June, so he could still find another level in the second half.
Jul 4 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to his two hits, Naylor also got aboard on a fielder's choice and a catcher interference. The first baseman endured a 3-for-20 stretch over six games from June 22-28, but he's bounced back with a trio of multi-hit efforts over his last five contests. Overall, he's at a .243/.322/.497 slash line with 20 home runs, 63 RBI, 48 runs scored, 16 doubles and three stolen bases through 81 games.
Jun 26 2024Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naylor took a seat in Tuesday's 10-8 win while southpaw Cade Povich was on the bump, but Naylor's absence Wednesday is more conspicuous against Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Naylor could be nursing an unspecified injury, but the Guardians have yet to provide any official confirmation on that front. Jhonkensy Noel was called up from Triple-A Columbus and will enter the lineup at first base Wednesday in place of Naylor.
Jun 25 2024Naylor is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get his first day off since May 22, avoiding a matchup with lefty Cole Irvin on Tuesday. Gabriel Arias will bat eighth and play first base.
Jun 23 2024Naylor went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor secured a single in the first inning before notching a double and coming around to score in the third. He later added his 20th home run of the season in the bottom of the fourth frame, taking reliever Brendon Little deep for a solo shot, expanding Cleveland's lead to 6-3. Naylor has now tallied at least one hit in nine of the team's last 11 contests, batting .372 with four home runs, 11 RBI and eight runs scored over that stretch.
Jun 19 2024Naylor went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning. He then added a two-run home run in the fifth and a solo homer in the seventh. Naylor has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 10-for-26 with three homers and seven RBI. While Naylor's current .237 average is well below last year's .308 mark, he has a .272 expected batting average and is just one homer shy of tying his career high of 20 in 2022.
Jun 12 2024Naylor went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had an RBI single and drove in another run with a fielder's choice in the contest. While his bat is still quiet in June -- he's gone 5-for-32 (.156) over eight games -- he's still driven in eight RBI this month. Overall, the first baseman is slashing .224/.307/.483 with 17 homers, 50 RBI, 36 runs scored and three stolen bases through 62 contests.
Jun 5 2024Naylor went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was part of the Guardians' comeback push -- his fourth-inning homer cut the deficit to 5-3. After being one of the team's hottest hitters in April, the first baseman has hit .178 with a .719 OPS since the start of May. Naylor's power is still coming through with 16 homers, a .500 slugging percentage and a .271 ISO. He hasn't had a pronounced issue with strikeouts either, fanning at just a 16.2 percent rate while walking at a career-best 10.3 percent clip. Naylor's .308 batting average last year was likely unsustainable, but he's a better overall hitter than he's been over the last month.
May 28 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, five RBI and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor entered Tuesday 0-for-14 over his last three games, and he hadn't logged a multi-hit effort since May 9. Consider the slump busted, as the first baseman tagged starter Ryan Feltner for a two-run blast in the fifth inning before taking reliever Matt Carasiti deep with a three-run shot in the eighth. Naylor is already up to 15 homers through 52 contests this year, just five long balls shy of matching his career high from 2022. He's added a .234/.321/.510 slash line with 40 RBI, 30 runs scored and three stolen bases.
May 24 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor entered Friday 2-for-21 (.095) with five strikeouts over his last six contests. He snapped his power drought with a fourth-inning blast off Angels starter Patrick Sandoval. Naylor was one of the Guardians' most consistent hitters in April, but he's tailed off in May. He's slashing .247/.337/.517 with 13 homers, 35 RBI, 27 runs scored and three stolen bases over 202 plate appearances. Even with some struggles hitting consistently, Naylor occupies a spot in the heart of the lineup, so he should still be involved frequently in run production.
May 22 2024Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets are starting left-hander Jose Quintana and the two teams are concluding the series with a day game after a night game, so it's a sensible spot for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to give the left-handed-hitting Naylor a breather. David Fry will start at first base Wednesday in Naylor's stead.
May 15 2024Naylor went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and a stolen base during Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor took part in the Guardians' six-run second inning, plating Tyler Freeman and Andres Gimenez with a three-run blast. He also swiped his third bag of the campaign and boosted his walk rate to 10.4 percent. The 27-year-old has gone yard five times in his last 10 games and is batting .286 during that stretch.
May 11 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor produced Cleveland's only run of the contest with a fourth-inning solo blast to left field. The first baseman has gone deep four times over his past seven games to push his season total to 11 long balls, tied for fourth-most in the majors. Naylor is also tied for seventh in the league with 30 RBI while slashing a solid .275/.358/.565 and registering an impressive 16:20 BB:K.
May 10 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has homered three times over his last eight games and now has 10 long balls on the year. The first baseman is batting .259 (7-for-27) with a 5:4 BB:K through eight contests in May. His career high in homers is 20 from the 2022 campaign, but he's on pace to shatter that mark in 2024. He's slashing .277/.364/.562 with 29 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases over 36 games this season.
May 8 2024Naylor went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has gone 6-for-24 with three homers and seven RBI over his last seven contests. He was swinging a hot bat earlier in the season, but he's traded a bit of contact for more power in recent weeks. Naylor is slashing .276/.364/.553 with nine homers, 28 RBI, 18 runs scored, seven doubles and two steals over 34 games. With top prospect Kyle Manzardo slumping to begin his major-league career, Naylor should continue to play on a near-everyday basis between first base and designated hitter.
May 5 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor entered Sunday's game 2-for-19 in his past five games but broke out of the cold spell with a 410-foot homer in the eighth inning off Matt Moore. With eight home runs through 32 games, Naylor is well on his way to a career high in the category -- his current top mark is 20 home runs over 122 games in 2022. He boasts a monstrous .263 ISO this season.
May 4 2024Naylor isn't in the Guardians' lineup Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Naylor will take a seat as fellow left-hander Reid Detmers starts on the hill for Los Angeles. David Fry will take over at first base and bat fourth.
Apr 30 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 10-9 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor launched his seventh home run of the campaign and scored multiple times for the second time this season. Even with Naylor's long ball, he's batting 3-for-22 (.136) over his last six games. However, he's added a pair of stolen bases and has struck out four times to three walks during that stretch.
Apr 25 2024Naylor went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has gone hitless in his last two games -- it's just the second time this season he's been held without a hit in consecutive contests. He was able to pick up his first steal in three attempts this year with his lone trip on base Thursday. Despite the brief slump, he's slashing .295/.366/.557 with six home runs, 20 RBI, 13 runs scored and five doubles over 101 plate appearances in a starting role at first base.
Apr 21 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has hit safely in eight straight games, going 11-for-33 (.333) with three homers and eight RBI in that span. The first baseman is thriving in the cleanup spot, slashing .329/.400/.630 with six homers, 17 RBI, 13 runs scored and four doubles over 85 plate appearances, but he's also been caught stealing on both of his attempts this year. Naylor has trimmed his strikeouts rate to 11.8 percent and upped his walk rate to 9.9 percent. He's never hit more than 20 homers in a season, but he's also never exceeded 122 contests, so an everyday role seems to be in part helping his increased production.
Apr 20 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run en route to a 10-2 win against the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's eighth-inning blast hardly had any impact on the outcome of the game, but it pushed his hitting streak to seven games and represents his fourth long ball across his last nine contests. The 26-year-old first baseman is now slashing .319/.395/.594 across 69 plate appearances on the year.
Apr 14 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of a doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's solo homer came in the bottom of the ninth with the Guardians down 8-1, giving him his third long ball in his last four games. The first baseman continues to swing a hot bat to open the season, recording his fifth multi-hit performance in Saturday's Game 2 and pushing his batting average up to .341 in the process. Naylor already has nine RBI in April to go along with four homers and seven runs scored.
Apr 11 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI double, a walk and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Naylor brothers sparked the comeback, as Josh got Cleveland on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning and Bo hit a two-run blast in the same frame. Both of them drove in a run in the 10th as well to finish what they started. The elder Naylor is slashing .333/.417/.641 with three homers, nine RBI, eight runs scored, three doubles and a 5:4 BB:K over 48 plate appearances as a near-everyday presence in the lineup at first base.
Apr 10 2024Naylor went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has hit safely in eight of 10 games this season, and he also doubled his walk count for the year Tuesday. The first baseman is batting .314 with two homers, seven RBI, six runs scored and two doubles over 43 plate appearances. He's been caught stealing on his only attempt so far, but Naylor's game is mostly based on carrying a strong average and supplementing that with decent power and run-production skills in the heart of the Guardians' order.
Apr 2 2024Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's eighth-inning blast got the Guardians within a run, but the comeback fell short. He's hit safely in each of his first four games of the season, and he's knocked in a run in each of the last two. The first baseman is 6-for-16 with two doubles, a home run and three runs scored. Naylor may not get every start at first versus southpaws -- he's been in the lineup for one of the Guardians' two games versus a lefty starter, with David Fry taking first in the other.
Mar 31 2024Naylor went 2-for-4 with a run batted in Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor drove in Jose Ramirez in the eighth inning to tie the ballgame at 3-3, marking his first RBi of the 2024 season. In three appearances, Naylor is batting 5-for-12 (.417) with a pair of doubles and two runs scored while having struck out just once. With righty Emerson Hancock listed as the Mariners' expected starter, expect Naylor to be part of the Guardians lineup once again Monday.
Mar 30 2024Naylor is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: David Fry will get the start at first base and hit in the cleanup spot against Athletics left-hander JP Sears. Over his first two games this season, Naylor has gone 3-for-8 with two doubles, two runs and one walk.
Mar 4 2024Naylor has gone 5-for-13 over five Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's five hits are all singles, and he's added three RBI so far. With Kyle Manzardo likely to start 2024 at Triple-A Columbus, Naylor's starting role between first base and designated hitter looks safe for now. Naylor broke out last year, batting .308 with an .843 OPS, 17 home runs, 97 RBI, 52 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 121 contests. Depending on where Ramon Laureano ends up playing, there could be room for Naylor and Manzardo to coexist in the lineup at some point.
Jan 11 2024Naylor signed a one-year, $6.6 million deal with the Guardians on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has improved across each of the last three seasons, and he posted an impressive .308/.354/.489 line across 495 plate appearances in 2023. He could sit occasionally against lefties, but he otherwise should be locked in as Cleveland's primary first baseman in 2024.
Sep 22 2023Naylor went 0-for-1 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was hit by a pitch and provided his RBI with a sacrifice fly. He's hitting .339 (21-for-62) over 17 games in September, a span that's also seen him accumulate four of his 10 steals this season. Overall, the first baseman is at a .310/.352/.500 slash line with 17 home runs, 94 RBI and 50 runs scored through 113 contests.
Sep 15 2023Naylor went 4-for-5 with one double, three RBI and one run scored in Friday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor struck out in his first at-bat but was perfect the rest of the night as he collected four more hits and three more RBI to raise his season totals to .312 and 91 respectively. Naylor is in the midst of a full-fledged breakout in his third big-league season as Friday marked the fourth time Naylor has had four hits in a game and the 12th time he's recorded at least three RBI this season. He's just short of the number of at-bats necessary to qualify for the American League batting title, but currently ranks behind only Corey Seager and Yandy Diaz in that department.
Sep 11 2023Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has hit safely in his last five games, going 6-for-16 (.375) with two homers and seven RBI in that span. He gave the Guardians a short-lived 2-1 lead with his third-inning blast Monday. For the season, the first baseman has 17 homers, 87 RBI, 27 doubles, 43 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a .307/.349/.509 slash line over 104 contests. He's been one of Cleveland's top hitters throughout the year and should see a near-everyday role over the last three weeks of the campaign.
Sep 10 2023Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started the previous three games but will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-10 with a home run, three walks, five RBI and a stolen base. David Fry will handle first base in the series finale versus the Halos.
Sep 9 2023Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's homer Saturday was his first extra-base hit in six contests since he returned from an oblique injury. He's still been productive with six RBI in that span while reclaiming a place in the heart of the Guardians' order. For the season, the first baseman is slashing .304/.347/.496 with 16 homers, 85 RBI, 42 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 102 games.
Sep 8 2023Naylor went 1-for-3 with two walks, one RBI and one stolen base in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has gone 4-for-14 (.286) with two RBI and two walks over four games since he returned from an oblique injury. All four of his hits in that span have been singles, so it appears he still needs some time to get his power on track. The first baseman is at a .305/.347/.492 slash line with 15 home runs, seven steals, 81 RBI and 41 runs scored through 100 contests this year. He should see the majority of playing time at first base down the stretch.
Sep 6 2023Naylor is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was in the lineup for his first three games back from the injured list but will get some rest Wednesday in the day game after a night game. Kole Calhoun will occupy first base for the Guardians while Naylor sits.
Sep 3 2023Naylor (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and is batting third as the designated hitter versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has been sidelined for the past month with an oblique strain, but he's ready to rejoin the Guardians after a three-game rehab stint with Double-A Akron. The 26-year-old has a .306/.346/.500 slash line with 15 home runs, six steals, 79 RBI and 41 runs through 96 games this season, and he'll reclaim an everyday spot in Cleveland's lineup for the stretch.
Aug 28 2023Naylor (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Akron, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sidelined since Aug. 1 with a right oblique strain, Naylor looks like he could be a candidate to return from the 10-day injured list as early as this weekend, provided he experiences no setbacks while on the minor-league assignment. Kole Calhoun has been serving as the Guardians' primary first baseman in recent weeks, but manager Terry Francona could find room in the lineup for both Calhoun and Naylor by deploying one of the two at designated hitter. Despite missing nearly a month of action, Naylor still leads Cleveland with 79 RBI on the season.
Aug 22 2023Naylor (oblique) resumed fielding ground balls Aug. 10 and has begun incorporating other baseball activities into his rehab regimen, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 4 with a right oblique strain and was given a loose recovery timeline of 3-to-6 weeks. He's closing in on the short end of that timeframe, but the Guardians haven't provided any clear indication that Naylor will be ready to return from the IL before the end of August. Until reports indicate that Naylor is taking full batting practice, running the bases and taking part in full defensive drills at first base, his return to the Cleveland lineup shouldn't be viewed as imminent.
Aug 4 2023Naylor was diagnosed Friday with a right oblique strain and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has already been placed on the 10-day injured list, but his absence will last a lot longer than 10 days. He began experiencing tightness in his right side earlier this week, and an MRI taken Thursday revealed the strained oblique. David Fry could fill in as the Guardians' primary first baseman, with Gabriel Arias also an option.
Aug 2 2023Naylor (side) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was scratched from the Guardians' lineup Tuesday due to right side tightness. There's no clarity yet as to the severity of the issue. David Fry is covering first base Wednesday and Jose Ramirez will take a turn as Cleveland's designated hitter. Brayan Rocchio has been called up from Triple-A Columbus and will play third base.
Aug 1 2023Naylor was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Houston due to right side tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No details have been provided regarding the severity of Naylor's injury, but it is apparently enough to keep him out of Tuesday's contest. David Fry will enter as Cleveland's first baseman and bat fifth.
Jul 28 2023Naylor went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor extended the Guardians' lead to 3-0 with a two-run double in the third inning before driving in a third run with another two-bagger in the seventh. The 26-year-old Naylor is now batting .355 (43-for-121) over his last 30 games with seven home runs and a 1.019 OPS. His slash line is up to .304/.345/.504 with 15 homers, 79 RBI, 41 runs scored and six steals across 369 plate appearances.
Jul 28 2023Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor accounted for half of the Guardians' hits in the shutout loss. While the first baseman has gone nine games without a home run, he's smacked three doubles and gone 10-for-34 (.294) in that span. For the season, he's maintained a .309/.349/.510 slash line with 15 homers, 79 RBI, 41 runs scored, 25 doubles and six stolen bases over 378 plate appearances in a breakout campaign.
Jul 19 2023Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After blasting three home runs and driving in nine over the first two games of the Guardians series in Pittsburgh, the lefty-hitting Naylor will take a seat for the finale while southpaw Rich Hill takes the bump for the Pirates. With Naylor on the bench, Josh Bell will start at first base and Jose Ramirez will get a day out of the field to serve as Cleveland's designated hitter.
Jul 18 2023Naylor went 2-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI in Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's now recorded a hit in nine straight games after posting his first multi-home-run game of the year Tuesday. He's gone 16-for-37 (.432) with five homers and 15 RBI in that span. The 26-year-old Naylor has been on a tear since the start of June, batting .378 with a 1.020 OPS over his last 37 contests. Overall, his slash line is up to .311/.351/.524 with 15 home runs, 75 RBI and 39 runs scored through 342 plate appearances this season.
Jul 17 2023Naylor went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor doubled home a run in the sixth inning before ripping a two-run shot in the seventh. His hot streak has turned into a terrific 2023 campaign; he's slashing .305/.350/.506 with 35 extra-base hits and 69 RBI through 337 plate appearances. Naylor is hitting .393 (24-for-61) with 12 extra-base hits over his last 15 games.
Jul 15 2023Naylor went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 12-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the third time Naylor's drawn multiple walks in a game this season. He hasn't needed free passes too often lately -- he's hitting .397 (29-for-73) with four homers, seven doubles and 16 RBI over his last 18 contests. For the season, he's up to an impressive .306/.349/.492 slash line with 12 long balls, 66 RBI, 34 runs scored, 19 doubles and five stolen bases through 80 games.
Jul 8 2023Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's posted three straight multi-hit efforts since he returned from a minor wrist injury. He's added four RBI and two runs scored in that span. The 26-year-old is leading the Guardians with a .306 batting average, and he's added an .830 OPS with 11 home runs, 64 RBI, 33 runs scored, five stolen bases and 19 doubles over 78 contests.
Jul 7 2023Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Royals in Thursday's 6-1 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor missed two games due to a minor injury to his right wrist, but that didn't seem to impact him in his return, as he swatted a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning. The first baseman also singled in the contest, giving him five multi-hit performances over his past eight games. Over the hot stretch, Naylor is slashing .364/.400/.667 with a pair of long balls, four doubles, five RBI and six runs.
Jul 6 2023Naylor (wrist) is playing first base and batting cleanup in his return to the Guardians' lineup Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor missed the last two games after tweaking his right wrist, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. He and his teammates will be going up against right-hander Jordan Lyles.
Jul 5 2023Naylor (wrist) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight absence for Naylor, who injured his right wrist in Monday's series opener. He was scheduled to undergo imaging tests Tuesday, the results of which have yet to be made available. David Fry is covering first base for Cleveland on Wednesday and Josh Bell will serve as the designated hitter.
Jul 4 2023Naylor (wrist) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor injured his right wrist during Monday's loss to Atlanta. The results of the imaging on the wrist have not been revealed, but the first baseman will need at least one day of rest. Josh Bell will be at first base Tuesday, with Jose Ramirez occupying the designated hitter spot and Tyler Freeman handling third base.
Jul 3 2023Naylor is expected to undergo further evaluation on his right wrist Tuesday, P.J. Ziegler of Fox 8 reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor appeared to be in discomfort while at the dish during Monday's game against Atlanta, but he managed to talk his way into staying in the contest after receiving a visit from his manager and the team trainer. After the game, skipper Terry Francona noted that Naylor will undergo imaging on his right wrist to determine the severity of the issue. The team should know more about his status moving forward once the scans come back.
Jun 26 2023Naylor went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor got the Guardians on the board with a solo blast to right center off Corbin Burnes in the second inning. The long ball was just his second home run in June, but he's been swinging a hot bat over the course of the month, slashing .368/.397/.517 with 17 RBI, 11 runs and a 3:13 BB:K in 21 games since June 1. He now stands at 57 RBI for the year, which is currently fifth-most in baseball and the most by a Cleveland first baseman through just under 70 games since Jim Thome had 60 RBI in 1998.
Jun 21 2023Naylor went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had a couple big hits in the contest, tying the score with an RBI single in the fifth inning and pulling Cleveland to within one run with a solo shot in the seventh. He finished with four hits for the second time in his past three games and for the third time overall this season. Naylor is enjoying a career-best year at the plate with a .295/.338/.464 slash line through 260 plate appearances. With nine homers and 55 RBI, he's on pace to challenge last season's career-high totals of 20 long balls and 79 runs batted in.
Jun 18 2023Naylor went 4-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor knocked in a run with three of his four hits, providing steady run production from the heart of the lineup. The 25-year-old has been one of the best Cleveland hitters in June, batting .387 (24-for-62) with 13 RBI and nine runs scored over 16 games this month. The surge has him up to a .288/.331/.450 slash line with 53 RBI, 25 runs scored, eight home runs and five steals through 63 contests. His career high in steals is six, a mark he shouldn't have much trouble besting this season.
Jun 8 2023Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has gone 14-for-26 (.538) with a home run, six doubles and 11 RBI since May 30. He had a rough stretch in April, but he's been fairly reliable since, a rare source of consistency in the Guardians' soft-hitting lineup. The first baseman has a .270/.324/.459 slash line with eight home runs, four stolen bases, 43 RBI, 20 run scored and 11 doubles through 53 games.
Jun 2 2023Naylor (wrist) is starting at first base for Cleveland on Friday against the Twins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a sore wrist, but the problem seems to have now subsided. He'll bat fourth and look to continue his hot stretch at the plate -- he's slashing .385/.439/.750 over the last three weeks.
Jun 1 2023Naylor was scratched from the lineup Thursday versus the Twins due to a sore wrist, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor jammed his wrist while sliding into third base Wednesday against the Orioles, a bit of fallout from what was a four-hit, six-RBI performance for the 25-year-old slugger. Josh Bell is now in the DH spot for the Guardians on Thursday and Gabriel Arias will enter the lineup at first base. Naylor is likely day-to-day.
May 28 2023Naylor is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a day of rest with left-hander Jordan Montgomery getting the start for the Cardinals. David Fry will hit eighth and play first base in Naylor's absence.
May 22 2023Naylor is absent from the Guardians' lineup for Monday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had started three straight -- including both legs of a doubleheader Sunday -- after missing two games with leg tightness. He'll begin this game on the bench, though, even as the White Sox are starting a right-handed opener (Jimmy Lambert) and are expected to use a right-handed bulk innings guy (Jesse Scholtens).
May 19 2023Naylor went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in Friday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started the game with a bang, taking Carlos Carrasco deep with a three-run blast in the first inning. It was Naylor's seventh long ball of the year and fourth over his last five games. During that brief stretch, he's boosted his season OPS from .548 to .707.
May 18 2023Naylor (leg) remains out of the Guardians' lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game he's missed due to left leg tightness. Gabriel Arias will handle first base while Naylor gets some more rest.
May 17 2023Naylor (leg) is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was pulled from Tuesday's series opener in Chicago due to left leg tightness and is considered day-to-day leading into the second game of the three-game set. Josh Bell is playing first base and batting cleanup Wednesday with Amed Rosario taking a turn at designated hitter and batting second.
May 16 2023Bell left Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left leg tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 1-for-2 before leaving for pinch-hitter Brayan Rocchio, with Rocchio moving to third base and Gabriel Arias shifting to first. The exit appeared to be precautionary, and for now Naylor should be considered day-to-day.
May 15 2023Naylor went 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor put the Guardians ahead 4-1 in the eighth inning, clubbing a three-run home run off Carlos Estevez. Naylor has now homered in three straight contests (all go-ahead shots in the eighth inning), going 5-for-11 with seven RBI in that span. The 26-year-old Naylor is heating up after a slow start to the year. He's now slashing .214/.271/.389 with six home runs, 26 RBI and 11 runs scored through his first 140 plate appearances of the season.
May 13 2023Naylor went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Saturday's 8-6 victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hit a home run for the second straight game, taking right-hander Ryan Tepera deep for a three-run shot that scored Jose Ramirez and Tyler Freeman while giving the Guardians a 7-6 advantage in the eighth. Four of Naylor's five homers and all four of his doubles this season have come against right-handers, while he owns a measly .156/.206/.250 slash line against lefties. Due to his uneven splits, Naylor best serves as a matchup-based streaming option and daily fantasy value for those who want to chase home runs.
May 12 2023Naylor went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs scored, two walks and a steal in Friday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor saved his only hit of the game for a big moment, briefly putting Cleveland on top with his solo shot in the eighth. He was stuck in a 7-for-39 (.179) skid since his last home run April 26. He's now slashing .195/.258/.331 with eight extra-base hits and three steals through 132 plate appearances this season.
May 10 2023Naylor will sit Wednesday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will head to the bench as the Guardians face off with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Josh Bell will start at first base while righty bat David Fry enters the lineup at third base, batting fifth in the series finale with Detroit.
May 8 2023Naylor is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will take a seat Monday as the Guardians start their three-game series with the Tigers. Since the beginning of May, Naylor has gone 4-for-24 from the plate, notching two doubles, four RBI and a run scored while striking out eight times over six contests. David Fry will draw the start at first base and bat fifth in the series opener with Detroit.
Apr 30 2023Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double while driving in three runs in the extra-inning loss to Boston on Saturday, and his reward is a day of rest against the Red Sox on Sunday. Josh Bell is playing first base and hitting cleanup in Naylor's absence with Jose Ramirez getting the start at designated hitter and Gabriel Arias at third base.
Apr 29 2023Naylor went 3-for-5 with one double, three RBI and one steal in Saturday's 8-7 loss against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor came through for Cleveland in the seventh frame, cutting the deficit to one and driving in Jose Ramirez, Myles Straw and Steven Kwan with a right-field double. The first baseman also swiped his second bag of the campaign, a feat that has become more common for the 26-year-old after recording six steals last season despite having three combined stolen bases prior to 2022. Naylor has been carrying a hot stick lately, going 9-for-25 (.360) in his last seven games after holding a .190 average leading up to Saturday's contest.
Apr 5 2023Naylor isn't in the lineup Wednesday versus Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Kyle Muller starting for the Athletics, Jose Ramirez moves to designated hitter and Gabriel Arias plays third base while Naylor sits. Naylor has gone 6-for-21 with two home runs, five RBI and a pair of walks to begin the season.
Apr 4 2023Naylor went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two walks in Monday's 12-11 extra-inning win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is 6-for-17 with two homers and four RBI over five games this season. His walks Monday were his first free passes of the campaign. Naylor has hit fifth in the four contests he's started, three of which have come at first base. It looks like he can coexist with Josh Bell occupying the designated-hitter role. The Guardians' ability to consistently get on base should provide plenty of chances for Naylor to rack up RBI.
Apr 2 2023Naylor is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor homered in the victory over the Mariners on Saturday, but the first baseman will get a day of rest against southpaw Marco Gonzales for the series finale. Josh Bell will handle first base for the contest, with Gabriel Arias getting his first start of the year at third.
Apr 1 2023Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-0 win against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's fourth-inning, 430-foot solo shot produced one of just two runs in the pitching-dominant game. The long ball was his first of the campaign following a career-best 20-homer performance last season. Naylor has gone 3-for-12 with a pair of RBI through his first three games in 2023.
Mar 16 2023Naylor has gone 6-for-26 (.231) through 10 Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor opted out of representing Canada at the World Baseball Classic to avoid aggravating his ankle, but he's seen plenty of playing time in spring training. The 25-year-old established himself with a .256/.319/.452 slash line, 20 home runs, 79 RBI, 47 runs scored and six stolen bases over 122 games last season. He's the Guardians' top first baseman this season, though Naylor and Josh Bell will likely share the duties at first base and designated hitter for much of the season.
Feb 10 2023Naylor has chosen not to play for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic so as to not risk aggravating his surgically repaired right ankle, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had surgery on the ankle back in 2021 and aggravated it during that postseason. He also dealt with some lingering soreness in the ankle during the 2022 campaign. While the 25-year-old feels healthy now and is having a normal offseason, he's "still trying to make sure I'm fully recovered for this season" and has decided playing in the WBC is too risky. Naylor posted career highs with 20 home runs and a .771 OPS last season.
Jan 13 2023Naylor signed a one-year, $3.35 million contract with the Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor popped a career-high 20 home runs and posted a .771 OPS in 2022 to earn a raise. He can't hit lefties at all and figures to be on the bench against them most days in 2023, but Naylor does enough damage versus righties to produce mixed-league value in deeper leagues.
Oct 5 2022Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor provided a big lift for Cleveland, driving in three of their nine runs on the day. Two of those RBI came via a two-run double in the first inning to put the Guardians up 2-1, and the third came via an RBI single in the eighth. Naylor had his ups and downs this season, but his season-long line held up at a respectable .256/.319/.452 over 498 plate appearances.
Oct 4 2022Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has only started against a lefty once in the last three weeks, and he heads to the bench here with southpaw Daniel Lynch on the mound for Kansas City. Owen Miller gets the start at first base, hitting sixth.
Oct 3 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting the past three games while going 3-for-11 with a home run and three RBI, Naylor will take a seat Monday. The Guardians are likely just building in some extra rest for Naylor in advance of the postseason, when he's expected to be a mainstay in the Cleveland lineup.
Oct 2 2022Naylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went yard in the second inning, and his homer gave the Guardians enough offense to withstand the Royals' pushback over the rest of the contest. Over his last eight games, Naylor's gone 6-for-30 (.200) with a homer, four RBI, three doubles and three runs scored. The 25-year-old's small slump has dropped his slash line to .254/.316/.449 with 20 long balls, 76 RBI, 46 runs scored, six stolen bases and 27 doubles in 121 games overall, and he's still seeing the majority of playing time at first base.
Sep 29 2022Naylor isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will head to the bench for the second time in the last four games with left-hander Jeffrey Springs starting for Tampa Bay. Gabriel Arias is taking over at first base and batting seventh.
Sep 25 2022Naylor is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with southpaw Cole Ragans toeing the rubber for Texas. Naylor is hitting .364 with two home runs and a stolen base over his last six games.
Sep 24 2022Naylor went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has a five-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 8-for-18 with two home runs, three doubles and seven RBI. The first baseman is up to six steals this year while slashing .261/.323/.457 with 19 homers, 73 RBI and 44 runs scored through 115 contests.
Sep 22 2022Naylor went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor homered off righty reliever Jose Ruiz with one out in the seventh to build the Guardians' lead to 8-1. The first baseman has struggled to find hits in his last 10 games, turning in a .189 average over 37 at-bats; however, the 25-year-old has two home runs, six RBI and six walks during that same span.
Sep 19 2022Naylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double and a walk in Monday's 11-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor led off the scoring in the first inning with his 18th homer of the season. This was his first multi-hit effort in 10 games -- he went 4-for-34 over the previous nine, though three of those hits were doubles. The 25-year-old improved his slash line to .256/.316/.447 with 69 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases through 111 contests. He's likely to remain on the strong side of a platoon at first base, though he also plays against some lefties.
Sep 14 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naylor will take a seat for the second time in the series with the Angels bringing another southpaw (Patrick Sandoval) to the hill. Tyler Freeman will crack the lineup in the series finale while Naylor takes a seat.
Sep 12 2022Naylor is on the bench Monday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be a regular day off for Naylor as the Guardians face lefty Reid Detmers. Jose Ramirez is the designated hitter in place of Naylor, who has slashed .297/.366/.486 with a home run, four doubles and five RBI since the beginning of September.
Sep 10 2022Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor delivered an RBI single to open the scoring in the first inning. He also scored on both of Oscar Gonzalez's home runs in the contest. Through seven games in September, Naylor has hit .310 (9-for-29) with three extra-base hits, three RBI and three runs scored. The 25-year-old's bouncing back from a cold August, and he's up to a .265/.318/.457 slash line with 17 homers, 20 doubles, five stolen bases, 64 RBI and 38 runs scored through 101 games this year.
Sep 6 2022Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had started 16 straight games, hitting .200/.279/.317 with two home runs and two steals in 60 at-bats over that span. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat sixth.
Sep 5 2022Naylor went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went yard in the sixth inning off of Royals starter Brady Singer to put the Guardians up 3-2. Through five games in September, Naylor has found a little consistency, going 5-for-20 (.250) with a homer, a double and two RBI. The 25-year-old continues to command a presence in the heart of the lineup with a .260/.315/.454 slash line, 17 long balls, 63 RBI, 36 runs scored and five stolen bases through 99 contests.
Aug 30 2022Naylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's fourth-inning blast put the Guardians ahead for good. The 25-year-old has had some struggles at the plate lately -- this homer was his first extra-base hit since Aug. 13. In his last 12 games, he's gone just 7-for-39 (.179), though the slump has yet to cost him his near-everyday role. Naylor is slashing .263/.315/.459 with 16 long balls, 61 RBI, 35 runs scored and five stolen bases through 93 contests this year.
Aug 24 2022Naylor went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has gone eight games without an extra-base hit, going 6-for-25 (.240) with two steals, one RBI and a run in that span. The 25-year-old's slump has lowered his season slash line to .270/.325/.467 with 15 home runs, 57 RBI, 34 runs scored and five steals through 88 contests. Despite the poor hitting lately, he's retained a near-everyday role at first base over Owen Miller when healthy.
Aug 19 2022Naylor went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's 5-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor worked the front end of a double steal with Andres Gimenez in the seventh inning as the Guardians tried to extend a rally. The theft is a good sign after Naylor missed time earlier this week with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old is up to four steals this season while adding a solid .275/.331/.480 slash line, 15 home runs, 57 RBI and 33 runs scored through 338 plate appearances.
Aug 17 2022Naylor (ankle) is starting Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor sustained an ankle injury during the second game of Monday's doubleheader and wasn't in Tuesday's lineup, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter. The 25-year-old will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth Wednesday.
Aug 16 2022Naylor (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naylor finds himself on the bench against a right-hander (Garrett Hill) after hurting his right ankle in the second game of Monday's doubleheader. Owen Miller will spell Naylor at first base.
Aug 15 2022Naylor was replaced in the fourth inning due to an apparent ankle injury during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Noga notes that Naylor appeared to tweak the ankle while fielding a grounder in the third inning, and he was out of the game by the fourth. He'll be labeled day-to-day until more information on his status comes to light.
Aug 13 2022Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor capped off a five-run third inning with his homer, his first since July 27. He's still made decent contact lately, going 7-for-28 (.250) across his last seven contests, though it's led to just three RBI, one run and a stolen base. The 25-year-old has a .271/.321/.485 slash line with 15 homers, 56 RBI, 33 runs scored, three stolen bases and 17 doubles through 318 plate appearances while regularly hitting in the middle of the Guardians' order.
Aug 11 2022Naylor will be on the bench Thursday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a breather after he went went 5-for-23 with an RBI and a stolen base while starting the last six games. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat fourth in the series finale.
Aug 7 2022Naylor went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's faded a bit from his hot finish to July, going just 3-for-19 (.158) with two walks and no extra-base hits through five games in August. It's not costing him playing time yet even as the Guardians mix in some prospects and get healthier, as he remains a fixture in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .274/.326/.489 with 14 home runs, three steals, 53 RBI and 32 runs scored across 301 plate appearances.
Aug 3 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a southpaw (Tommy Henry) taking the hill for Arizona, the lefty-hitting Naylor will get a day off for the series finale. Owen Miller steps in at first base for Naylor, who returned from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury to start in the first two contests of the series with Arizona.
Aug 1 2022Naylor (ankle) is starting Monday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was out of the lineup for the last three games due to a sore right ankle, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup Monday. Over his eight games since the All-Star break, he's hit .344 with a homer, four doubles, six RBI, four runs and a stolen base.
Jul 31 2022Naylor (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will retreat to the bench for a third straight game due to a sore right ankle, but the lefty-hitting slugger likely would have ducked out of the lineup Sunday even if healthy with the Rays bringing All-Star southpaw Shane McClanahan to the hill. Ernie Clement will fill in at first base for Naylor.
Jul 30 2022Naylor was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Rays due to right ankle soreness, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor sat out Friday against Tampa Bay and is apparently dealing with an ankle injury that will keep him out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Owen Miller will take his place at first base and bat cleanup.
Jul 29 2022Naylor isn't starting Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started the last six games and hit .308 with a home run, three doubles, three runs, two RBI and a stolen base. Owen Miller is taking over at first base and batting cleanup.
Jul 27 2022Naylor went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was on his way to a rather unimpressive game, but he flipped the narrative with a tiebreaking solo shot in the top of the ninth inning. Emmanuel Clase was able to protect the one-run lead from there. Since the All-Star break, Naylor has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with three extra-base hits and six RBI. The first baseman is slashing a steady .279/.330/.506 with 14 long balls, 53 RBI, 32 runs scored and two stolen bases in 276 plate appearances in a breakout season.
Jul 26 2022Naylor went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has four multi-hit efforts in his last seven games. He's gone 10-for-28 (.357) in that span. The 25-year-old has also stolen multiple bases in a season for the first time in his four-year major-league career -- he was on the back end of a double-steal with Jose Ramirez in the fourth inning. Naylor has earned steady playing time with a .280/.332/.500 slash line, 13 home runs, 52 RBI, 31 runs scored and 15 doubles through 68 contests this year.
Jul 24 2022Naylor went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Naylor's third multi-hit effort in his last five games. He's gone 8-for-20 (.400) with five RBI and three runs scored in that span. He's continued to play well while seeing consistent time at first base, though he was the designated hitter Sunday. The 25-year-old is up to a .282/.332/.504 slash line with 13 home runs, 51 RBI, 30 runs scored and a stolen base through 262 plate appearances.
Jul 23 2022Naylor isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started the last six games and hit .250 with two home runs, a double, seven RBI and three runs. He'll get a breather while Owen Miller starts at first base and bats sixth.
Jul 17 2022Naylor will sit Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a breather after he went 3-for-11 with two homers, four RBI, two runs in the first three games of the series. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat sixth in the final game before the All-Star break.
Jul 16 2022Naylor went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has homered twice in his last three games and five times in his last 15. The 25-year-old provided an insurance run in the fourth inning of Saturday's blowout win. Naylor continues to hit well with a .274/.328/.507 slash line, 13 homers, 47 RBI, 28 runs scored, a stolen base and 13 doubles through 62 contests this year. He's a near-everyday presence in the Guardians' lineup against right-handed pitchers.
Jul 14 2022Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has gone deep three times in July, and he's up to 12 homers this year. His second-inning blast was ultimately all the Guardians needed in this win. Since the start of June, he's batting .261 (30-for-115), and he's seen fairly steady playing time at first base, though he occasionally sits in favor of Owen Miller. Naylor has a .273/.328/.500 slash line with 44 RBI, 27 runs scored, one stolen base and 13 doubles in 60 contests this year.
Jul 12 2022Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a breather in the matinee after he returned to the lineup Monday following a back issue. He'll likely be in lineup for Game 2, but more information will come at the conclusion of the afternoon game. Owen Miller will get the start at first base and bat seventh in Game 1.
Jul 11 2022Naylor (back) is starting at first base and batting fourth Monday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was a late scratch Sunday versus the Royals with back soreness, Naylor will be back in the lineup Monday. He's struggled to stay in the lineup recently while dealing with the back issue, but he currently owns a five-game hit streak, batting .500 with two homers, two RBI and three runs over 14 at-bats in those contests.
Jul 10 2022Naylor (back) was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was held out of the lineup for four straight games with back spasms before rejoining the lineup Saturday, and he'll be absent again Sunday after initially being penciled in at first base. It's unclear how the injury will affect his availability for the upcoming four-game series against the White Sox, which begins Monday.
Jul 9 2022Naylor (back) is starting Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was scratched from Friday's lineup against Kansas City, but he went 1-for-1 as a pinch hitter. He's starting at first base and batting cleanup Saturday.
Jul 8 2022Naylor (back) was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was initially slated to start at first base Friday, but he's apparently still dealing with back spasms. Whether he'll be available off the bench remains to be seen, but Owen Miller will take his place at first base and bat sixth.
Jul 6 2022Naylor (back) isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor continues to deal with a back injury and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Owen Miller is starting at first base and batting fifth.
Jul 5 2022Naylor (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's back injury will keep him on the bench for the second game in a row after he previously sat out the second half of Monday's doubleheader. His absence will allow Owen Miller to pick up a start at first base.
Jul 4 2022Naylor (back) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor left Monday's opener with back spasms, so it should not come as much of a surprise that he is opening the nightcap on the bench. Owen Miller will start at first base in Naylor's place.
Jul 3 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the bump for the Yankees in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Naylor will retreat to the bench. Platoon mate Owen Miller replaces Naylor at first base.
Jul 2 2022Naylor went 4-for-8 with a solo home run across both halves of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's homer came in the second inning of the matinee, while his other three hits Saturday were singles. He's posted five multi-hit efforts in his last 15 games, batting .298 (17-for-57) in that span. For the season, the 25-year-old is up to a .273/.327/.495 slash line with 10 homers, 42 RBI, 23 runs scored, a stolen base and 13 doubles through 53 contests. He's still limited to the strong side of platoon at first base, but he's doing well with the playing time he's earned.
Jun 29 2022Naylor went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had a sacrifice fly in the third inning and a walkoff two-run homer in the 10th. The first baseman is 14-for-48 (.292) in his last 13 contests, adding two homers and six doubles in that span. For the season, he's maintained a solid .271/.328/.492 slash line with nine long balls, 41 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 50 games. Naylor is on the strong side of a platoon at first base.
Jun 28 2022Naylor will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians will likely sit a handful of their regulars in one of the day's two contests. With lefty Devin Smeltzer starting in the afternoon game and righty Josh Winder set to take the mound for the nightcap, it makes sense for Naylor to take Game 1 off. Owen Miller will start at first base.
Jun 26 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Franmil Reyes' recent return from the injured list looks like it has forced Naylor into a strict strong-side platoon role after he had previously seen regular starts against both right- and left-handed pitching. With southpaw Rich Hill on the bump for the Red Sox on Sunday, the lefty-hitting Naylor will cede first base to the righty-hitting Owen Miller.
Jun 25 2022Naylor isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 6-for-17 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI over his last four games, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Owen Miller is starting at first base and batting sixth.
Jun 23 2022Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a breather after starting three games in a row, going 5-for-13 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and three runs over those contests. Owen Miller will draw the start at first base and bat leadoff in the series finale.
Jun 22 2022Naylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and a walk in a 6-5 win over the Twins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor swatted his eighth homer and 37th RBI of the season. The 24-year-old left-handed bat has been batting cleanup for the Guardians, right behind the prolific Jose Ramirez. He came into the game hitting .314 against right-handed pitching and should continue to carve out a space for himself in the heart of the Guardians lineup until Franmil Reyes can improve his approach at the plate and cut down his strikeout rate.
Jun 18 2022Naylor isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor drew starts in the last 11 games and slashed .256/.333/.462 with a homer, five doubles, eight RBI, five runs and a stolen base. Owen Miller is starting at first base while Oscar Mercado enters the lineup in right field.
Jun 17 2022Naylor went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor tied the game with a sac fly in the fourth inning to bring home Jose Ramirez. In his last five games, Naylor has gone 6-for-18 (.333) with four RBI and four doubles. The 24-year-old is up to a .272/.333/.483 slash line with seven home runs, 35 RBI, 18 runs scored and 11 doubles in 42 contests overall. His strong hitting has commanded him a starting role at either first base or designated hitter at the expense of Owen Miller's playing time, though that balance could be altered once Franmil Reyes (hamstring) returns from his rehab assignment.
Jun 15 2022Naylor went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and two doubles in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Rockies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's three-hit performance lifts his batting average to .277 in a year when averages are down across the board. His mark puts him over 36 points above MLB's league-wide .241 average. After season-ending ankle surgery in 2021, Naylor is looking to put together his first full healthy season and rack up hits around the middle of the Guardians' batting order.
Jun 10 2022Naylor went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hadn't homered since May 22 before going back-to-back with Jose Ramirez in the fourth inning Thursday. Through seven games in June, Naylor is 6-for-26 (.231) with three extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs scored. The 24-year-old is slashing .276/.336/.496 with seven homers, 30 RBI, 17 runs scored and seven doubles through 140 plate appearances. He should continue to see most of the playing time at first base, though he's also drawn the occasional start at designated hitter with Franmil Reyes (hamstring) sidelined.
Jun 5 2022Naylor is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is hitting .132/.214/.184 with zero home runs over his last 10 games. Owen Miller will start at first base while Richie Palacios starts at designated hitter.
May 31 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Daniel Lynch on the hill for Kansas City, the Guardians will counter with a lineup that includes eight right-handed-hitting options while the lefty-hitting Naylor and Steven Kwan head to the bench. Owen Miller will fill in for Naylor at first base, while Jose Ramirez gets a day out of the field and serves as Cleveland's designated hitter.
May 22 2022Naylor went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started for the first time since May 10 after a trip to the COVID-19 injured list and launched his sixth home run of the season off of Alex Faedo in the fourth inning. He also drew a walk and was hit by a pitch. The 24-year-old slugger is 15-for-38 (.395) over his last 11 games, improving his season slash line to .351/.395/.649 with 10 extra-base hits and 22 RBI.
May 20 2022Naylor was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Friday but won't start against lefty Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is good to go after missing nine games but won't play a major role in his first game back. Owen Miller will be the Guardians' first baseman Friday, but Naylor's return is nonetheless great news for the Guardians, as he hit .347/.377/.611 with five homers in 20 games prior to his absence. Richie Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to clear a roster spot.
May 18 2022Manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that he's hopeful Naylor (illness) will be able to return to the lineup Friday against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians have a scheduled day off following Wednesday's series finale against the Reds, and Francona is hopeful that Naylor will be able to return to action for Friday's series opener against Detroit after spending a week on the COVID-19 injured list. The 24-year-old was off to a hot start to the season prior to his absence, as he hit .347 with five homers, four doubles, 22 RBI and 10 runs over 20 games.
May 13 2022Naylor (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has three homers and nine RBI over his past two games but will now be unavailable while going through MLB's testing protocols. It's unclear whether or not he tested positive for the virus, leaving him without a set timeline for his return. Yu Chang (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 IL in a corresponding move.
May 10 2022Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no eight-RBI performance like Monday, but Naylor is locked in at the plate. His seventh-inning blast off White Sox starter Lucas Giolito was the Guardians' lone run in the contest. Naylor's power surge has lifted his slugging percentage from .460 to .611 in the last two games, though it's still relatively early in the season. He's up to five long balls, 22 RBI, 10 runs scored and four doubles through 77 plate appearances. The 24-year-old's strong play has likely strengthened his grip on a starting role at first base.
May 9 2022Naylor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, eight RBI and a walk in Monday's 12-9 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor drilled a grand slam off of Liam Hendriks to tie the game in the ninth inning before hitting a three-run, go-ahead home run in the 11th. The 24-year-old is up to eight extra-base hits and 21 RBI with a .338/.370/.574 slash line through 73 plate appearances. More regular playing time could be available for Naylor if his bat stays hot.
May 7 2022Naylor isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started at first base in Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-3. However, he'll get a breather for the second game of the twin bill while Owen Miller returns to first base with Ernie Clement entering the lineup at the hot corner.
May 4 2022Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor drew the start in Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Franmil Reyes will serve as the designated hitter while Ernie Clement enters the lineup at the hot corner in the second game.
Apr 30 2022Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Friday's 9-8 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor singled in the first inning and smashed a two-run shot off Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo in the seventh to give Cleveland the lead for good. The 24-year-old has been hot since making his season debut April 15, slashing .317/.333/.512 in 41 at-bats.
Apr 26 2022Naylor is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has started against left-handed pitching twice previously this season but won't due so Tuesday with Patrick Sandoval pitching for the Halos. Oscar Mercado will man right field for Cleveland.
Apr 24 2022Naylor went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After grounding into a double play in his first plate appearance, Naylor took Nestor Cortes yard in the fifth frame for his first home run of the season. He later reached base again on a leadoff single to start the eighth inning and ultimately came around to score on a two-run homer by Austin Hedges. Naylor has played regularly since being activated from the injured list April 15, and he's now delivered five consecutive multi-hit games.
Apr 22 2022Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had an RBI single in the fifth inning and an RBI double in the seventh. He came around to score on an Andres Gimenez sacrifice fly in his latter trip aboard. Naylor has multiple hits in three of his four games this season, logging three RBI and a pair of runs scored. He has a couple of paths to playing time in right field and at first base -- the latter's been a bit more likely of late with Bobby Bradley scuffling and Owen Miller on the COVID-19 injured list.
Apr 20 2022Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Wednesday's matinee. Bobby Bradley will start at first base while Oscar Mercado takes over in right field.
Apr 17 2022Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor started the past two games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, but he'll take a seat against San Francisco lefty Alex Wood. Franmil Reyes will move out to right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter Sunday.
Apr 15 2022Naylor (lower leg) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor missed most of the 2021 season due to a significant leg injury and finished his recovery process during the first few weeks of the regular season in 2022. He made six rehab appearances at Triple-A Columbus and went 4-for-20 with two doubles, five RBI, four runs and five walks. Naylor should serve in the strong side of a platoon in right field now that he's healthy.
Apr 11 2022Naylor (lower leg) could be back as soon as Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor opened the year on the injured list after missing most of last season with a major leg injury, but it looks as though he's only slightly behind schedule. He'll be evaluated after making rehab appearances Tuesday and Wednesday and could be cleared to return after a minimum-length absence.
Apr 6 2022The Guardians announced Wednesday that Naylor (lower leg) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is on the 10-day injured list to begin the 2022 campaign, but his rehab assignment as the minor-league regular season gets underway signals that he'll likely be able to rejoin the Guardians following a relatively brief absence. Bradley Zimmer and Oscar Mercado are expected to fill in as options in right field while Naylor is unavailable.
Apr 2 2022Naylor will begin the 2022 campaign on the 10-day injured list, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had a slow start to spring training while recovering from his significant leg injury that he sustained in June of 2021, but he made his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the Dodgers. While the 24-year-old will be unavailable to begin the regular season, manager Terry Francona is hopeful that Naylor will be back in action following a relatively short stay on the injured list. While Naylor is sidelined, Bradley Zimmer and Oscar Mercado should see additional playing time in right field.
Mar 29 2022Naylor (lower leg) will bat fifth and play right field Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor suffered multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing in late June of last year. He spent the rest of the season on the sidelines and took things slow to start spring, but he's now set for game action. After coming back from such a serious injury, he may need more than just the nine days remaining before Opening Day to get fully up to speed. It's possible he opens the year on the injured list, but his return Tuesday is nevertheless a significant step in the right direction.
Mar 27 2022Naylor (lower leg) could be in the lineup for Cleveland's Cactus League game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealerreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is working his way back from a serious leg injury that cost him around half of the 2021 season. He's recently participated in minor-league spring games, but is looking to re-join the big-league club in short order. Both Naylor and the team have spoken positively about his recovery, though it's unclear when he might be available to make take the field for his first regular season game.
Mar 22 2022Naylor (lower leg) and the Guardians agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.2 million contract to avoid arbitration, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is reportedly making good progress in his recovery from July 3 surgery to address fractures and ligament damage in his right leg, but he's not expected to be cleared for Opening Day. Once he completes his rehab program and is able to play a few games in the minor leagues, Naylor should eventually settle into a strong-side platoon role for the Guardians at either corner-outfield spot, first base or designated hitter. Before sustaining the season-ending leg injury, Naylor supplied a .700 OPS in 249 plate appearances for Cleveland in 2021.
Mar 14 2022Naylor said Monday that he's "close to 100 percent, if not 100 percent" in his recovery from the surgery he underwent July 3 to address multiple fractures and ligament tearing in his lower right leg, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has been taking batting practice in the early days of the Guardians' big-league camp and looks like he'll soon add all other activities to his training regimen in the coming days. The Guardians will likely wait and see how he progresses over the next few weeks before determining whether Naylor will be ready to go for Opening Day, but he looks to be trending in the right direction. Before sustaining the season-ending injury, Naylor logged 249 plate appearances for Cleveland and hit .253 with seven home runs, 28 runs and 21 RBI.
Mar 13 2022Naylor (ankle) took batting practice Saturday and appeared to perform well, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's 2021 season was cut short after a broken ankle in late June required season-ending surgery. The Guardians have yet to officially announce if he'll be ready for Opening Day -- he has a lot of progress to make in his recovery, but his first steps in the spring are encouraging. He'll be competing for a reserve role as an outfielder and could also occasionally draw starts at first and as the designated hitter if he can make the team out of spring training.
Jul 7 2021Naylor (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was carted off the field after taking a gruesome hit to his lower body during a collision June 27, and he later underwent surgery to repair multiple fibula fractures and ligament tears. The 24-year-old won't return during the 2021 season, but the team isn't yet sure whether he could be ready for spring training next year, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Jul 3 2021Naylor (ankle) underwent successful surgery Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's procedure repaired multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing after he was carted off the field in Sunday's loss to the Twins. The 24-year-old doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, but he's expected to begin his rehab process within the next week.
Jun 30 2021Naylor will undergo surgery Friday to repair multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was carted off the field after a collision in Sunday's loss to the Twins, and he'll miss extended time as a result. The team won't reveal a timetable for his return until after his procedure, but the 24-year-old could miss the remainder of the season. Harold Ramirez should continue to serve as the primary right fielder in Naylor's absence.
Jun 28 2021Naylor (ankle) hit the injured list as expected Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was an expected one, as Naylor was carted off the field Sunday against Minnesota after suffering an ankle fracture. The injury is bad enough that it will require surgery, and while he's yet to be officially ruled out for the season, that appears to be a distinct possibility. Oscar Mercado was recalled in a corresponding move.
Jun 27 2021Manager Terry Francona said Naylor suffered an unspecified leg fracture during Sunday's loss to the Twins, and the specifics of the injury remain unclear, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was carted off the field after colliding with teammate Ernie Clement while pursuing a pop fly in shallow right field, and it's now confirmed he's managing a serious injury. It's safe to assume Naylor will be placed on the injured list, but the length of his absence won't be known until a more specific diagnosis is announced.
Jun 25 2021Naylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 8-7 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor made things interesting when he took Minnesota reliever Hansel Robles deep in the ninth inning, but Cleveland couldn't tie the game. The 24-year-old Naylor has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored in his last five games. He's slashing .255/.304/.403 across 247 plate appearances in a near-everyday role this season.
Jun 21 2021Naylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 4-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's home run in the fifth inning was his sixth of the season and first of June. Entering Monday's game, the 24-year-old had just four extra-base hits and a .587 OPS in 15 games this month. He's slashing .255/.302/.395 through 235 plate appearances this season.
Jun 19 2021Naylor is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland's regular starting nine will be down one member with the series taking place in a National League Park. Harold Ramirez will start in right field in his absence.
Jun 16 2021Naylor isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had gone just 1-for-14 with a double, two runs, a walk and three strikeouts across the last four games. Bobby Bradley will serve as the designated hitter while Yu Chang starts at first base.
Jun 9 2021Naylor went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor doubled off Junior Fernandez in the ninth inning and scored on a Bradley Zimmer single. He has doubled in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old is slashing .255/.305/.397 with five home runs, 15 RBI and 22 runs in 197 plate appearances.
Jun 5 2021Naylor isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will get a breather after he went 1-for-10 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last three games. Cesar Hernandez will serve as the designated hitter while Owen Miller starts at second base.
May 30 2021Naylor went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor provided all the offense Cleveland was able to muster in this one, as he took Ross Stripling deep in the fifth inning for his fifth long ball of the campaign. The right fielder will hope this performance will allow him to bounce back from an ugly stretch, as he entered this game with just one hit over his previous 16 at-bats.
May 25 2021Naylor is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hits the bench with lefty Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Tigers. Harold Ramirez will start in right field.
May 23 2021Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland will load up on some extra right-handed bats with southpaw J.A. Happ on the hill for Minnesota. The right-handed Jordan Luplow will draw into the Cleveland outfield in place of the lefty-hitting Naylor.
May 19 2021Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had a single in the first and came up clutch late in the game when he gave Cleveland the lead with a solo home run in the eighth inning. The long ball proved to be the difference in the game as he raised his slash line to .265/.307/.424 with four home runs, 12 RBI and 17 runs scored.
May 15 2021Naylor went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor scored Cleveland's first run in the fifth inning, then made the final score a little closer with a two-run blast in the ninth. The three-hit game was his third of the season. He is slashing .274/.315/.427 with three homers, 16 runs and 10 RBI across 124 plate appearances.
May 8 2021Naylor went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old continues to string together hits, going 13-for-40 (.325) over his last 11 games with two homers, six RBI and eight runs, but the walks were a pleasant surprise as Naylor had drawn only four in 28 games on the season coming into Saturday. The hot streak has pushed his slash line up to .265/.312/.412 as he looks to give the Cleveland outfield a consistent threat it's been lacking in recent years.
May 5 2021Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor reached on an error in the fifth inning and eventually got to third base on his first stolen base of the season. He picked up an RBI with a groundout in the sixth inning, then followed up with a solo shot in the ninth. Naylor has gone 11-for-30 (.367) with two homers, six RBI and six runs scored in his last eight games. He's slashing .272/.309/.435 through 97 plate appearances this season. As long as he continues to play well, manager Terry Francona will likely find a spot for his bat in the lineup.
May 3 2021Naylor went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Monday's 8-6 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His two-run blast off Jakob Junis in the seventh inning proved to be the key hit in the game, giving Cleveland an 8-3 lead. It was Naylor's first homer of the year, but the 23-year-old seems to be finding his rhythm at the plate, going 8-for-22 over the last six games with four doubles in addition to Monday's long ball.
May 1 2021Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and a strikeout as Cleveland fell 7-3 to Chicago on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor doubled and scored in the fourth in what was Cleveland's best inning, and he later singled in the sixth. He is one of only three Cleveland regulars batting over .215 on the season.
Apr 30 2021Naylor is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor is splitting his playing time between first base and right field, but he'll be on the bench for Friday's contest. Yu Chang receives the start at first base while Jordan Luplow works in right for Cleveland.
Apr 26 2021Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double and a pair of singles in Monday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor produced his second three-hit game of the year. The 23-year-old utilityman has settled into a near-everyday role at first base after Jake Bauers and Yu Chang both struggled to start the season. Naylor is slashing .258/.290/.348 with no home runs, no stolen bases, two RBI and four runs scored through 69 plate appearances. In addition to first base, he can also play in the corner outfield positions.
Apr 23 2021Naylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will head to the bench after starting the past two games with lefty Jordan Montgomery pitching for the Yankees. Jordan Luplow will start in right field and bat leadoff for Cleveland on Friday.
Apr 18 2021Naylor is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has a .255/.286/.340 slash line through 13 games and will take a seat Sunday with lefty Wade Miley starting for the Reds. Franmil Reyes will start in right field since Cleveland won't have a designated hitter in a National League park.
Apr 17 2021Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double and two singles in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was effective at the plate, but he couldn't drive in any runs or score in the contest. The right fielder is slashing .273/.289/.364 with no homers, no RBI, three runs scored and no stolen bases in 12 games. He's likely to see most of the playing time in right field, although Franmil Reyes or Jordan Luplow are also in the mix at the position.
Apr 10 2021Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had started every game for Cleveland to begin the season and went 5-for-22 with two doubles, one run and six strikeouts. Jordan Luplow will lead off and play right field during Saturday's matchup.
Apr 8 2021Naylor went 2-for-4 with two singles in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has now hit safely in four of five games this season, standing out in the middle of an otherwise unremarkable Cleveland lineup. Naylor struggled to the tune of a .230 average after being dealt from San Diego last season, but his bat has shown promise thus far in 2021 and he looks locked into a starting role.
Apr 5 2021Naylor will start in right field and bat seventh Monday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naylor has now started in each of Cleveland's first four games, with three of those assignments coming against southpaws. Cleveland appears to be using a platoon of Ben Gamel and Jordan Luplow in center field, but Naylor and Eddie Rosario look to have clear paths to everyday roles at the corner spots. Through his first three games, Naylor has gone 3-for-12 with a pair of doubles and a run.
Mar 11 2021Naylor is the leading candidate to be Cleveland's Opening Day right fielder, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland has played Naylor exclusively in the outfield this spring as Jake Bauers and Bobby Bradley compete for the first base job. Naylor could find himself on the strong side of a platoon, but the job appears to be his to lose. He's hitting .214/.267/.357 with zero home runs, two strikeouts and one walk in 14 at-bats during Cactus League play. Prospect Daniel Johnson has outperformed Naylor thus far, but all indications are that Johnson will get more seasoning in the minors to start the year.
Sep 29 2020Naylor went 4-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and was the only Indians player to really give Gerrit Cole trouble as he recorded four hits. The 23-year-old slashed .247/.291/.330 throughout the 2020 regular season and will look to contribute Wednesday in Game 2 of the Wild Card Round.
Sep 26 2020Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 1-for-4 over the past two games, and he'll get a breather even with a right-hander (Joe Musgrove) on the mound for Pittsburgh. Jordan Luplow will take over in left field Saturday.
Sep 24 2020Naylor is not in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the hill for Chicago. Oscar Mercado is starting in left field and batting seventh.
Sep 23 2020Naylor is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor typically starts against right-handed pitchers, but he'll head to the bench with an especially tough one (Lucas Giolito) on the bump for Chicago. Jordan Luplow replaces Naylor in left field.
Sep 22 2020Naylor (leg) is starting in left field and batting eighth Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He left Monday's game after jamming his leg while sliding into second base, but it was apparently a minor injury. Naylor is hitting .353 with three doubles and more walks (three) than strikeouts (two) over his last 17 at-bats (six games). Cleveland appears committed to getting him semi-regular playing time over the final week.
Sep 21 2020Naylor left Monday's game against the White Sox after jamming his leg into second base on a slide, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was having an impressive night at the dish prior to suffering the injury, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. He was replaced by Oscar Mercado in left field and will be considered day-to-day until he's examined further.
Sep 20 2020Naylor is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has received the bulk of the playing time in left field since being acquired by the Indians ahead of the trade deadline, but he finds himself on the bench for the second time in the past three games with southpaw Matthew Boyd pitching for Detroit. Oscar Mercado enters the lineup in left for Cleveland.
Sep 18 2020Naylor is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has two hits in his past 18 at-bats and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Jordan Luplow receives the start in left field for Cleveland, batting seventh.
Sep 16 2020Naylor is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will once again head to the bench with southpaw Jon Lester taking the mound for Chicago. Oscar Mercado will work in left field Wednesday for Cleveland.
Sep 12 2020Naylor will be on the bench Saturday against southpaw Rich Hill and the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has started against every righty while sitting against every lefty since he joined Cleveland at the deadline. He owns a .372 OPS with his new team, though that comes in just nine games. Oscar Mercado will be the left fielder Saturday.
Sep 9 2020Naylor will not start Wednesday's game against lefty Danny Duffy and the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has started against each righty Cleveland has faced since he came over in a deadline-day deal with the Padres, but he's been on the bench against both lefties. Expect that platoon setup to continue going forward. Oscar Mercado takes over in left field Wednesday.
Aug 31 2020Naylor is expected to be Cleveland's primary left fielder for the remainder of the season, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor couldn't carve out regular at-bats in a crowded outfield in San Diego, but he's apparently viewed as one of the best options in a similarly crowded group for his new team. He hasn't shown much at the plate thus far in his big-league career, hitting just .253/.315/.405 in 317 plate appearances over the last two seasons, but scouts have long believed he'll have the ability to hit for both power and average. He's actually hit better against lefties than righties thus far, though his .314/.340/.431 line against southpaws comes in a tiny sample of just 53 plate appearances, so it's still quite likely he winds up on the bench frequently against lefties.
Aug 28 2020Naylor is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor doesn't have a hit since Aug. 19 and will stick on the bench Friday with southpaw Kyle Freeland on the mound for Colorado. Ty France will bat seventh as the designated hitter.
Aug 27 2020Naylor is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor went 1-for-1 before giving way to Jurickson Profar in the fifth inning of Game 1. Profar will remain in the starting lineup in place of Naylor in Game 2.
Aug 25 2020Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Padres facing southpaw Marco Gonzales, the righty-hitting Ty France will get the start at designated hitter. Naylor has not started against a single left-handed pitcher this season.
Aug 22 2020Naylor is out of the lineup Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was recalled from the alternate training site last weekend but hasn't seen consistent playing time in the absence of Tommy Pham (hand), as he's started only two of six games. Naylor has a .308/.357/.385 slash line through 28 plate appearances.
Aug 21 2020Naylor will be on the bench Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hits the bench after starting two straight games as the designated hitter. Fernando Tatis Jr. will rest his legs at that spot Friday, with Jake Cronenworth serving as the shortstop.
Aug 17 2020Naylor and Edward Olivares could see added opportunities at designated hitter or in left field after Padres manager Jayce Tingler announced Monday that Tommy Pham (hand) would miss 4-to-6 weeks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres intended for Pham to be their primary left fielder this season, but nagging groin and calf injuries have resulted in him making 10 of his 23 starts at designated hitter. Now that Pham's fractured hamate bone is expected to sideline him for most of what's left of the season, the Padres will presumably go with two of Wil Myers, Naylor and Edward Olivares as their primary options in left field and at DH against right-handed pitching, while Ty France and/or Jorge Mateo could factor in at either spot versus left-handed pitching. Naylor boasts intriguing raw power and has thus far shown the ability to keep his strikeouts in check at the MLB level, but he has yet to reach his full potential as a slugger. Through 295 career plate appearances, Naylor has slashed .250/.315/.403 (90 wRC+).
Aug 16 2020The Padres recalled Naylor from their alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor will provide some extra insurance in the corner outfield for San Diego while Wil Myers (back) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale with the Diamondbacks. The 23-year-old earned a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster but saw little action, going 3-for-13 while appearing in six games before he was optioned to the alternate site Aug. 6.
Aug 6 2020Naylor was optioned to the Padres alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor recorded just three hits in 13 at-bats during his time in the majors thus far in 2020. With rosters shrinking from 30 to 28 players Thursday, Naylor and pitcher Joey Lucchesi were the odd men out for San Diego.
Aug 4 2020Naylor went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a hit by pitch in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor was plunked by Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen in the eighth inning, and promptly stole second, but Treinen was able to prevent him from scoring. It's the first steal of the year for Naylor, who isn't known for his speed. The 23-year-old has mostly seen time off the bench this year -- he's batting .231 with no RBI and one run scored in 14 plate appearances.
Aug 2 2020Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old leads the Rockies with three starts as the designated hitter through 10 games, as the team is often utilizing it to give the lineup regulars a day out of the field. Naylor is 1-for-10 with three strikeouts in four appearances. Manny Machado will be the DH while Greg Garcia starts at third base Sunday.
Jul 29 2020Naylor is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has appeared in just two games this season (starting one), going 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts in those contests. Tommy Pham (groin) is starting at DH for the Padres in this one.
Jul 27 2020Naylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naylor was on the bench for the first two games of the series while Arizona brought southpaws to the hill, but his absence from the lineup in the series finale is more significant with the Diamondbacks starting a right-hander (Luke Weaver). At this stage, Naylor may not be locked in as a strong-side platoon player for the Padres, which could make it difficult to justify rostering him outside of NL-only leagues.
Jul 26 2020Naylor is getting his first start of the season as the designated hitter Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He is batting ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor did not see any action in the first two games but will get the nod against righty Zac Gallen. The Padres faced southpaws in the first two games of the series, so Naylor may be the primary DH against righties.
Jul 15 2020Naylor is on the bubble in terms of claiming a spot on the Padres' 30-man roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has been mentioned as a prime candidate to serve as San Diego's designated hitter this season, but the Padres must still decide if his potential offensive contributions are enough to offset his mediocre defense. Ultimately, Naylor's opportunity to make the roster may depend on how many pitchers the Padres choose to carry.
May 13 2020Naylor is the "most obvious DH candidate" if a universal designated hitter is instituted for the 2020 season, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Under MLB's current proposal, teams in both leagues would use a designated hitter during an abbreviated 2020 season. Naylor makes sense to fill the role regularly for San Diego given his raw power and subpar defense. Still, Lin notes that the Padres could cycle through a number of players to DH in order to preserve energy and health, so Naylor is far from guaranteed an everyday role.
Mar 6 2020Naylor (neck) is back in the lineup Friday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor missed a few days after feeling tightness in his neck, but he's been cleared to both bat and play left field. The 22-year-old has gone 2-for-7 with a walk this spring as he looks to carve out a role in a crowded outfield.
Mar 4 2020Naylor has sat out the last four days after feeling tightness in his neck after a throw, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor had hoped to return to action Wednesday but instead was scratched from the lineup after reporting stiffness. "He wanted to go. We thought it was best (to) give it another day or two," according to manager Jayce Tingler. Naylor is fighting for an Opening Day roster slot but isn't projected to start in either outfield corner.
Nov 22 2019Naylor has recovered from a lower-leg issue that bothered him early in November but is struggling in the Dominican Winter League. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor hurt his right calf and shin on a fielding play back in late October and missed over a week. He's healthy now but has hit just .250/.305/.303 over 22 games.
Nov 5 2019Naylor hasn't played in the Dominican winter league in over a week due to a right calf and shin strain, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor's leg got caught under him on a fielding play in late October. He hasn't been shut down and hopes to return to action at some point this winter, so it sounds as if the issue isn't currently expected to carry over into spring training.
Sep 22 2019Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in the first two games of the series and going hitless with four strikeouts in seven at-bats, Naylor will cede his spot in the corner outfield to Hunter Renfroe. The two will likely continue to split time in the final week of the season with neither player having performed well enough at the plate lately to justify a full run of playing time.
Sep 19 2019Naylor is not in Thursday's lineup against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will sit for the second time in the last three games. Now that Hunter Renfroe is fully healthy, Naylor will likely split time with him in right field over the rest of the season. Naylor is hitting .250/.365/.386 with one home run in 44 at-bats this month.
Sep 17 2019Naylor isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor delivered his eighth homer of the season in Monday's series opener, but he'll retreat to the bench Tuesday. Hunter Renfroe draws the start in right field and will hit fifth.
Sep 16 2019Naylor went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor connected on a 419-foot shot to center field in the ninth inning to plate the Padres' final two runs of the game. The long ball snapped an 23-game spell in which Naylor did not go yard. The 22-year-old is slashing .253/.321/.422 with eight homers and 31 RBI in 249 plate appearances this season.
Sep 11 2019Naylor is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will miss his second game in a row. Naylor is hitting .227 with zero home runs, five strikeouts and four walks in nine games this month. Wil Myers starts in right field while hitting cleanup.
Sep 10 2019Naylor is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor owns an unremarkable .242/.309/.355 slash line over his last 21 games, hitting just one homer over that stretch. Wil Myers gets the start in right field Tuesday.
Sep 3 2019Naylor isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naylor has reached base safely in seven of his last eight contests, but he'll head to the bench for the second game of the series. Nick Martini is set to man left field and bat second.
Aug 30 2019Naylor isn't starting Friday's game against the Giants.
Aug 25 2019Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Boston.
Aug 23 2019Naylor is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Aug 20 2019Naylor went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday against the Reds.
Aug 18 2019Naylor will make his first career start against a left-handed pitcher Sunday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Aug 16 2019Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Friday night against the Phillies.
Aug 12 2019Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a losing effort to the Rockies on Sunday.
Aug 9 2019Naylor hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rockies.
Aug 7 2019Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over Seattle on Tuesday.
Aug 4 2019Naylor will start in left field and bat sixth Sunday against the Dodgers.
Aug 1 2019Naylor was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Jul 20 2019Naylor will be optioned prior to Sunday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019Naylor went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit solo homer in a 6-5 loss against the Cubs on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Naylor was a late addition to the Padres' lineup<\/a> Friday against the Cardinals, hitting fifth and manning left field.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Naylor will start in right field and bat fifth<\/a> Saturday against the Pirates.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Naylor went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run, and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Naylor went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Naylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Marlins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Naylor is out of the lineup<\/a> for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Naylor went 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI to help the Padres to a 19-4 rout of the Blue Jays on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Naylor went 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI in a 19-4 rout of the Blue Jays on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Naylor's contract was officially selected<\/a> from Triple-A El Paso prior to Friday's game in Toronto.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Naylor will be called up by the Padres to debut Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.