In a wide-open American League, the Mariners will have as good a chance as anyone to make a deep postseason run, and Naylor could be a big part of that. He’s played in three postseasons and is known for hitting clutch home runs.

Naylor signed for $10.9 million with Arizona after the trade. He was not eligible for free agency. The Guardians signed Carlos Santana for $12 million to replace Naylor at first base. Cleveland believed it was wiser to trade Naylor in December than wait to do it in the middle of the season.

Jerry Dipoto talks about finding the perfect fit for Josh Naylor on the Mariners and what he can provide to the club both on the field and at the plate

Pressure is a privilege in the eyes of new Seattle Mariners slugger Josh Naylor. The 28-year-old first baseman is looking forward to the opportunity to bat cleanup in his first game with Seattle against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Yankees may have clearer path to Eugenio Suarez after Josh Naylor trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.