The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday because the franchise tries to beef up its lineup forward of the July 31 commerce deadline.
The 28-year-old Naylor is hitting .292 with 11 homers and 59 RBIs this season, which was his first with the D-backs. He was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians in a commerce in the course of the offseason.
Naylor hit a successful grand slam in opposition to the Mariners in June.
We’re thrilled so as to add Josh as we make a push for the postseason, Seattle normal supervisor Justin Hollander mentioned in a press release. Joshs means to hit for each common and energy is exclusive and we’re excited to not face him anymore.
The D-backs acquired left-hander Brandyn Garcia, who has two appearances for the Mariners this season, and minor-league lefty Ashton Izzi.
The Mariners at the moment have a 54-48 document, which is sweet for second place within the AL West. They’re within the second wild-card place.
The D-backs who’ve a disappointing 50-53 document are anticipated to proceed dealing gamers forward of subsequent weeks commerce deadline. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez and pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen are among the many gamers with expiring contracts who may very well be on the transfer.
Naylor was an All-Star final season with a career-high 31 homers and 108 RBIs for the Guardians.
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