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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mariners Linked To Massive Trade For Diamondbacks' $10.9 Million Slugger
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Seattle Mariners desperately need to add some pop to their lineup despite the breakout year from Cal Raleigh. Raleigh has been one of the best players in baseball, but the Mariners need more production behind him in the lineup. One spot they could upgrade is first base. There likely won't be too many star options on the trade block, so the Mariners will need to be aggressive toward getting the guy they want. USA Today's Bob Nightengale recently linked the Mariners to a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Josh Naylor in the coming weeks. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Josh Naylor #22 and Jake McCarthy #31 both scored on a double by Jose Herrera #11 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Josh Naylor #22 and Jake McCarthy #31 both scored on a double by Jose Herrera #11 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 13, 2025 in Anaheim, California. More Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images "They are making starters Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez, and first baseman Josh Naylor available. They are all free agents after the season. The D-backs are searching for young pitching in return," Nightengale wrote. "The Seattle Mariners, after Suárez to the Diamondbacks in November 2023, now would love to have him back in their lineup – and have interest in Naylor, too." Naylor would be a perfect upgrade for the Mariners. He would provide a lot of power and home run potential at a position of need for Seattle. To make matters even better for the Mariners, a trade likely wouldn't cost too much, considering his contract expires at the end of the season. There are bound to be a few teams interested in Naylor's services, but the Mariners could be the team that lands him. Seattle has the pitching staff to win a World Series. It also has superstar production from Raleigh. Now, the front office needs to make sure all the roster holes are patched so the team has a real chance to compete down the stretch. More MLB: Red Sox Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak With Lefty Reliever As Trade Bait
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ex-Guardians fan favorite Josh Naylor predicted to land with AL contender at deadline
The Cleveland Guardians decided to cut ties with Josh Naylor during the offseason in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. While the Guardians could use Naylor right now, considering he's still one of the better-hitting first basemen in Major League Baseball, it's very possible that he could be on the move once again. Some believe that the Diamondbacks will be sellers, as they haven't played well due to the mounting injuries they've dealt with. For Naylor, however, he's still hitting .294 with 11 home runs and 58 RBIs. Plugging him onto a contending team would be a wise decision, and Sportsnaut recently predicted that to be the case. They predicted Naylor would be traded to the Seattle Mariners at the deadline. 'A sweep over the Detroit Tigers heading into the All-Star Break provided the Seattle Mariners with some much-needed momentum. It should also be enough of a push for president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto to be an aggressive buyer at the MLB trade deadline. At the summer break, Mariners first basemen ranked 18th in OPS (.703). Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor is on an expiring contract, reducing the acquisition cost for Seattle,' they wrote. MORE: The Mariners arguably have the best pitching staff in Major League Baseball when everything is going their way, but it's also tough to ignore their offensive flaws at times. If the Mariners are looking to go all in at the deadline, adding a competent first baseman has to be in their plans, and Naylor would be exactly that. Perhaps better than anything for the Mariners is the fact that Naylor hits free agency at the end of the campaign. If things don't work out, they could allow him to walk and not have to worry about any money being on their books.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Padres trade pitch lands 2024 All-Star with 94 home runs
From top to bottom, the San Diego Padres can be a much better team, and the front office seems to understand that as they head into the trade deadline. At 45-39, the Padres were shut out against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday and have scored just 10 runs in their last five games. For a San Diego team looking to win a World Series, that certainly won't cut it. Advertisement As the Padres approach the trade deadline, they're expected to be in the mix for some of the top players available, including Josh Naylor. CBS Sports recently proposed a trade idea for them to land the left-handed hitting first baseman, naming them one of the potential three landing spots. MORE:Padres expected to target 'star' left fielder at trade deadline 'Not much has gone the Diamondbacks' way this season, but replacing Christian Walker with Naylor counts as a win. He provides plenty of contact and power against right-handed pitching, and he's chosen an opportune time (i.e. his walk year) to enjoy what might go down as a career-best season. If the D-backs sell, he makes as much sense to go as anyone. Potential landing spots: Padres, Reds, Mariners,' they wrote. Naylor has been incredible throughout his career and is, frankly, one of the more underrated players in baseball. Advertisement On the year, he's hitting .304 with 10 home runs. His power numbers are a bit down, as he hit 31 last season, but he still has a 130 OPS+, which would be tied for the best of his career if it continues. An All-Star in 2024, the Canadian native is set to hit the free agency market at the end of the season. MORE PADRES NEWS: Padres urged to cut ties with Robert Suarez after 2025 season Padres get good news on potential Michael King extension Padres get bad news on potential Dylan Cease extension Padres linked to Braves slugger to bolster lackluster offense Padres linked to $65 million All-Star slugger in potential trade
Washington Post
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Naylor homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Padres 6-3 on Machado's big night
SAN DIEGO — Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer against his original team and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Diego 6-3 on Monday night after Padres slugger Manny Machado got his 2,000th career hit. Machado hit a hard shot off the glove of diving shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leading off the fourth inning and received a standing ovation. Machado, whose milestone hit came off starter Zac Gallen, became the fifth active player and 297th overall to reach 2,000 hits.
Al Arabiya
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Naylor homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Padres 6-3 on Machado's big night
Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer against his original team, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Diego 6–3 on Monday night after Padres slugger Manny Machado got his 2,000th career hit. Machado hit a hard shot off the glove of diving shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leading off the fourth inning and received a standing ovation. Machado, whose milestone hit came off starter Zac Gallen, became the fifth active player and 297th overall to reach 2,000 hits. Machado's third hit of the night was a homer off Kyle Backhus leading off the eighth–his 15th of the season and 357th of his career. The All-Star slugger also had a single in the first. Machado grounded into a game-ending double play against Kevin Ginkel, who earned his second save. Yu Darvish (0–1) made his season debut for the Padres after being sidelined with right elbow inflammation since spring training. He allowed two runs and three hits in 3 2/3 innings, struck out five, and walked two. He got a nice ovation when he was lifted. Naylor homered to center field off Yuki Matsui with one out in the fifth, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. aboard on a single. It was his 11th. Naylor made his big league debut with the Padres in 2019 and was traded to Cleveland on August 31, 2020, in the nine-player deal that brought Mike Clevinger to San Diego. Gallen (7–9) pitched six strong innings, holding the Padres to one unearned run and five hits while striking out nine and walking one. He improved to 4–0 in his last five starts against San Diego. Naylor walked leading off the second and scored on All-Star Eugenio Suárez's double that rattled around in the left-field corner. Gurriel's single in the third brought in Corbin Carroll, who hit a leadoff double and advanced on Perdomo's sacrifice bunt. Carroll hit an RBI triple in the eighth and scored on Perdomo's single. Key moment: Machado's milestone hit came a day after his 33rd birthday. Key stat: Machado is the 12th-youngest player with 2,000 career hits and at least 350 homers. Up next: Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (7–4, 3.55 ERA) and Padres RHP Nick Pivetta (9–2, 3.25) are scheduled to start Tuesday night.
