First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners have reached an agreement on a five-year contract. The news has been confirmed by sources close to the negotiation, marking a milestone in the baseball offseason.<\/p>\n
Naylor, who was acquired by the Mariners at the trade deadline, had an immediate impact on the team, both offensively and defensively and on the bases. His arrival solidified a position that had been a weak point for Seattle.<\/p>\n
This five-year contract, subject to a physical examination, is the first major signing of the offseason and reinforces Seattle’s solid core, which led the Mariners to the American League Championship Series.<\/p>\n
Naylor joins key figures like Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodr\u00edguez, as well as a top-tier pitching rotation, with the goal of reaching the first World Series in franchise history.<\/p>\n
With his energy and motivation, Naylor quickly became a key element in Seattle. In 54 games with the Mariners, he batted .299\/.341\/.490 with nine home runs, 33 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases in 19 attempts. In addition to his excellent offensive performance, he was a solid defender at first base, contributing to the Mariners winning their first divisional title since 2001.<\/p>\n
In 12 postseason games, Naylor batted .340 with three home runs.<\/p>\n
In addition to the 93 games he played with the Arizona Diamondbacks this year, the left-handed hitter recorded a .295\/.353\/.462 average with 20 home runs, 92 RBIs, and a career-high 3.1 WAR. Naylor, known for his aggressiveness and contact skills, ranked among the top 20 in terms of lowest strikeout rate among qualified hitters.<\/p>\n
A surprising aspect of Naylor’s season was his effectiveness on stolen bases, with 30 stolen bases in 32 attempts, despite being one of the slowest runners in the Major Leagues.<\/p>\n
The Diamondbacks had acquired Naylor last offseason from the Cleveland Guardians, where he hit 31 home runs in 2024 and was selected for the All-Star Game. Throughout his seven-year career, Naylor has batted .269\/.329\/.447 with 104 home runs, 435 RBIs, and 55 stolen bases, participating in four postseasons.<\/p>\n
Originally selected in the first round as the twelfth overall pick by the Miami Marlins in 2015, Naylor is the oldest of three brothers who play baseball: Bo Naylor, catcher for the Guardians, and Myles, third baseman in the Athletics system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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