Mariners Pull Off Surprise Deal for Josh Naylor: Which Pitchers Did They Sacrifice?
Seattle’s GM Justin Hollander didn’t mince words, expressing genuine excitement over the pickup. “Adding Josh feels like a game-changer,” he said — noting that Naylor’s rare combo of average and power is exactly the boost Seattle was searching for. Arizona, meanwhile, picked up southpaw Brandyn Garcia, who’s had limited MLB exposure, along with young lefty Ashton Izzi from the minors.
The Mariners, sitting at 54-48—holding firm in second place in the AL West and clinging to the second wild-card spot—are clearly building momentum. On the flip side, the D-backs, stuck below .500 at 50-53, appear ready to move more pieces in the coming days, with some big names like Eugenio Suarez, Merrill Kelly, and Zac Gallen possibly packing their bags. Let’s not forget, Naylor’s not new to the spotlight—he earned All-Star recognition last year, smashing a career-high 31 home runs and racking up 108 RBIs for Cleveland’s Guardians.
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