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The trade deadline for Major League Baseball has officially begun.
The Seattle Mariners have announced the acquisition of first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In exchange for Naylor, the Diamondbacks received minor league pitchers Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor celebrates after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 13, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Naylor, aged 28, has had a successful season with the Diamondbacks, boasting a .292 batting average with 11 home runs and 59 RBI in 93 games.
The Diamondbacks had acquired Naylor in the previous season from the Cleveland Guardians to replace Christian Walker, who left for the Houston Astros in free agency.
Naylor, who was an American League All-Star last season, had an impressive 31 home runs and 108 RBI with the Guardians.
“We are excited to have Josh join us as we aim for the postseason,” said Seattle general manager Justin Hollander. “Josh’s versatility in hitting for both average and power is exceptional, and we are looking forward to having him on our team.”
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Josh Naylor celebrates in the dugout with his teammates after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Naylor will be a key player in the Mariners’ lineup, alongside AL MVP candidate Cal Raleigh, center fielder Julio Rodriguez, and left fielder Randy Arozarena.
The Mariners currently hold the second wild card spot in the American League with a record of 55-48, trailing the Astros in the American League West.
Garcia, aged 25, made his MLB debut with the Mariners on July 21 after progressing through the team’s farm system. Izzi, aged 21, was selected by the Mariners in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez (28) celebrates his three-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals with Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo, center, and Josh Naylor during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Diamondbacks, with a record of 50-53, are expected to be active as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, potentially looking to move players on expiring contracts like Eugenio Suarez, Zac Gallen, and Merrill Kelly.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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