M’s First Baseman Naylor Returns After Resolving Personal Matter
Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Josh Naylor returns to the lineup for Game 3 of the American League Division Series. This comes after he addressed a personal matter that had previously kept him from playing. Manager Dan Wilson had noted earlier that the team would not disclose details regarding Naylor’s situation during his absence.
Naylor’s Performance and Team Situation
The Mariners’ playoff series against the Detroit Tigers has seen both teams split the first two games, both held in Seattle. Naylor’s return adds crucial depth to the Mariners’ batting lineup.
Trade and Season Statistics
Naylor, who is 28 years old, was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in July, just before the trade deadline. His regular season performance was notable, with a batting average of .295, along with 20 home runs and 92 runs batted in (RBIs).
- Name: Josh Naylor
- Age: 28
- Teams: Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks
- Regular Season Stats:
- Batting Average: .295
- Home Runs: 20
- RBIs: 92
- Game Series: AL Division Series against Detroit Tigers
- Game Status: Mariners and Tigers have split the first two games
- Return Game: Game 3
Naylor had struggled in the initial games of the playoff series, going 0-for-8. His return could be pivotal as the Mariners look to gain an advantage in the series against the Tigers.
