Josh Naylor
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28. September 2025
Remains out Sunday
Naylor (groin) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analyse
The Mariners won't risk Naylor ahead of the playoffs after he was pulled from Friday's game with groin tightness. Luke Raley will start at first base and bat sixth against left-hander Clayton Kershaw in Seattle's final regular-season game of 2025.
27. September 2025
Sitting Saturday
Naylor (groin) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Analyse
Naylor's groin tightened up on him while he collected his 30th steal of the season Friday, and he'll remain out for at least one more game Saturday. His absence will open up first base for Luke Raley, who will bat seventh against right-hander Tyler Glasnow.
27. September 2025
Fighting groin tightness
Naylor was pulled from Friday's game against the Dodgers with minor groin tightness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analyse
Naylor seemingly suffered the injury while stealing second base in the third inning Friday, leading to his eventual removal in the fifth. The fact that his groin issue is being described as minor is a good sign that he'll be healthy for Seattle's postseason run, although the M's may still err on the side of caution and hold him out for the final few games of the regular season. Naylor's steal Friday was his 30th of the season, a stunning career high for a player whose previous best was only 10, and who had a total of 25 career pilfers coming into 2025.
27. September 2025
Exits with injury
Naylor was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analyse
Naylor was visibly uncomfortable after swiping second base in the third inning of Friday's contest, and he was eventually lifted for a pinch hitter in the fifth. The Mariners will take a closer look at him to determine what the issue is and should relay their findings in the near future.
24. September 2025
Clutch double in win
Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.
Analyse
Naylor came through in the clutch, ripping a bases-clearing double with two outs in the eighth inning to put the Mariners ahead and help secure a postseason berth. Since arriving from the Diamondbacks at the trade deadline, he's maintained his production, posting an .819 OPS in Seattle after logging an .807 mark in Arizona. For the season, the first baseman owns a .292/.351/.461 slash line with 28 doubles, 20 homers, 91 RBI and 28 stolen bases across 144 games.