Tag

Bo Naylor

All articles tagged with #bo naylor

sports1 year ago

"Naylor Brothers Make History with Simultaneous Home Runs on National Siblings Day"

Bo and Josh Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians celebrated National Siblings Day by hitting home runs in the same inning against the Chicago White Sox, marking the second time they've achieved this feat in less than a year. They are the sixth brother combo to hit home runs in the same inning since 1900 and the 13th pair of brothers to hit home runs in the same game as teammates. The Naylor brothers also played pivotal roles in the Guardians' 7-6 comeback win, with Josh tying the game with a double and Bo delivering the walk-off single.

fantasy-baseball2 years ago

"Jordan Westburg: Rising Star in Fantasy Baseball and the Orioles' Prospect Train"

In this week's fantasy baseball waiver wire, TJ Friedl of the Cincinnati Reds is a must-add player with his impressive hitting and stolen base numbers, while Jordan Westburg of the Baltimore Orioles is a promising rookie with power potential. Ezequiel Tovar of the Colorado Rockies is a rising talent who can contribute in multiple categories, and Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians is a catching prospect worth considering. Lastly, Kyle Bradish of the Orioles is a recommended pickup with his recent strong performances and a favorable matchup against the Twins.

sports2 years ago

"Gavin Williams shines in MLB debut for Cleveland Guardians"

Bo Naylor scored the game-winning run in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians came back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Oakland A's 7-6. Gavin Williams made his big league debut, allowing four runs in the third inning but settling in to pitch 5.2 innings. Bo Naylor got his first major league hit and Steven Kwan hit an RBI double to tie the game before Bo scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error. Josh Naylor hit a solo homer to cut the lead to 6-5 before Bo's run and a sac fly from Andrés Giménez gave the Guardians the win.

sports2 years ago

Cleveland Guardians promote top prospect Bo Naylor, place Triston McKenzie on IL.

The Cleveland Guardians have called up catching prospect Bo Naylor and placed right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie on the 15-day injured list. Naylor, who was hitting .254 with 13 homers and 48 RBIs at Triple-A Columbus, will join his older brother Josh Naylor on the team. McKenzie's elbow issue is the latest injury setback for the right-hander, who missed the first two months with a shoulder strain. The Guardians have high hopes for McKenzie, who went 11-11 with a 2.96 ERA in 30 starts last season.

sports2 years ago

Bo Naylor gets second chance with Cleveland Guardians after promotion and Zunino's designation.

Bo Naylor, the Cleveland Guardians' top prospect, is expected to join the team as their starting catcher. Naylor, who was the 29th pick in the 2018 MLB draft, has put up impressive numbers in the minor leagues and is ranked as the 47th-best prospect in MLB. The Guardians have struggled with their catchers in recent years, ranking last in MLB in catcher wRC+. While Naylor is unlikely to replicate his minor league success in the majors, he has the potential to be a solid defensive catcher with some offensive upside.

sports2 years ago

Guardians' Bo Naylor Joins Team, McKenzie Scratched with Elbow Discomfort

The Cleveland Guardians have called up catching prospect Bo Naylor to their 26-man roster, and he is scheduled to play on Sunday. This is Naylor's third time being called up from Triple-A, and he is expected to be a regular in the Guardians' catching mix. The Guardians have struggled offensively and defensively at the catcher position this season, and Naylor's promotion is seen as a potential upgrade. The team's decision to promote Naylor likely played a role in preventing him from reaching Super Two status and receiving an extra year of arbitration eligibility.

sports2 years ago

Diamondbacks Dominate Guardians in 5-1 Victory.

The Cleveland Guardians lost 5-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game that went as expected. Touki Toussaint pitched well for the Guardians, holding the Diamondbacks to two runs over 3.2 innings, but the offense was nowhere to be seen. José Ramírez was the only player to have a good game, hitting a home run. Bo Naylor is expected to start on Sunday for the Guardians.

sports2 years ago

Guardians designate Zunino, promote catching prospect Naylor.

The Cleveland Guardians are set to promote catcher Bo Naylor to the majors after designating veteran backstop Mike Zunino for assignment. Naylor, who is the younger brother of Guardians slugger Josh, has had a fantastic season in Triple-A so far this year. Zunino, who joined the Guardians over the offseason on a one-year deal worth $6 million, batted .177/.271/.306 in 42 games. The Guardians have two other players on their roster who have caught games this season: Cam Gallagher and David Fry.

sports2 years ago

Guardians Shake Up Roster, DFA Zunino and Promote Naylor

The Cleveland Guardians have designated catcher Mike Zunino for assignment and called up Touki Toussaint to start in place of Triston McKenzie, who has been scratched from his scheduled start due to elbow discomfort. In addition, the Guardians have optioned Cody Morris to Triple-A. The move clears the path for Bo Naylor to be promoted to the Guardians, who has been performing well in Triple-A. However, as of now, there has been no official word on his promotion.