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April 13, 2026
Idle again with lefty starting
Naylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis
Naylor will hit the bench for a third straight game and for the fifth time in six contests while the Guardians face another lefty starter (Matthew Liberatore). He'll be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitters Chase DeLauter, Kyle Manzardo and George Valera.
April 11, 2026
Idle Saturday
Naylor is not in Cleveland's starting lineup against Atlanta on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Atlanta is sending southpaw Martin Perez to the mound for Saturday's contest, so the lefty-hitting Naylor will take seat while Austin Hedges serves behind home plate and bats eighth. Naylor has struggled at the plate to open the season, going 4-for-32 (.125) with four walks and eight strikeouts.
April 8, 2026
Receiving afternoon off
Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Naylor will take a seat for the second straight day with the Royals sending another lefty (Cole Ragans) to the hill for the series finale. Austin Hedges will catch for starting pitcher Joey Cantillo on Wednesday.