Mariners Acquire All-Star Naylor and Address Key Needs for Playoff Push
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The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a trade that included prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi, as part of their efforts to strengthen their roster ahead of the July 31 deadline. Naylor, a 28-year-old slugger with a low strikeout rate, is expected to contribute to Seattle's postseason push, while Arizona, with a focus on trading pending free agents, aims to rebuild its pitching staff amid a competitive season.
- Sources: D-backs trade 1B Naylor to Mariners ESPN
- Josh Naylor traded to Mariners: Diamondbacks send first baseman to Seattle for two pitchers CBS Sports
- Why Mariners’ playoff hopes hinge on starting pitching more than trades The Seattle Times
- What 3B being Mariners’ top trade need says about rookie Williamson Seattle Sports
- Mariners acquire $10.9 million All-Star from D-Backs, per insider Yahoo Sports
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