Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Tue 9/20/22 1:51 AM

Naylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double and a walk in Monday's 11-4 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor led off the scoring in the first inning with his 18th homer of the season. This was his first multi-hit effort in 10 games -- he went 4-for-34 over the previous nine, though three of those hits were doubles. The 25-year-old improved his slash line to .256/.316/.447 with 69 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases through 111 contests. He's likely to remain on the strong side of a platoon at first base, though he also plays against some lefties.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Wed 9/14/22 11:07 AM

Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Naylor will take a seat for the second time in the series with the Angels bringing another southpaw (Patrick Sandoval) to the hill. Tyler Freeman will crack the lineup in the series finale while Naylor takes a seat.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Mon 9/12/22 3:24 PM

Naylor is on the bench Monday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
It appears to be a regular day off for Naylor as the Guardians face lefty Reid Detmers. Jose Ramirez is the designated hitter in place of Naylor, who has slashed .297/.366/.486 with a home run, four doubles and five RBI since the beginning of September.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Sat 9/10/22 1:14 PM

Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor delivered an RBI single to open the scoring in the first inning. He also scored on both of Oscar Gonzalez's home runs in the contest. Through seven games in September, Naylor has hit .310 (9-for-29) with three extra-base hits, three RBI and three runs scored. The 25-year-old's bouncing back from a cold August, and he's up to a .265/.318/.457 slash line with 17 homers, 20 doubles, five stolen bases, 64 RBI and 38 runs scored through 101 games this year.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Tue 9/6/22 4:51 PM

Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor had started 16 straight games, hitting .200/.279/.317 with two home runs and two steals in 60 at-bats over that span. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat sixth.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Mon 9/5/22 11:50 PM

Naylor went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor went yard in the sixth inning off of Royals starter Brady Singer to put the Guardians up 3-2. Through five games in September, Naylor has found a little consistency, going 5-for-20 (.250) with a homer, a double and two RBI. The 25-year-old continues to command a presence in the heart of the lineup with a .260/.315/.454 slash line, 17 long balls, 63 RBI, 36 runs scored and five stolen bases through 99 contests.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Wed 8/31/22 2:38 AM

Naylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor's fourth-inning blast put the Guardians ahead for good. The 25-year-old has had some struggles at the plate lately -- this homer was his first extra-base hit since Aug. 13. In his last 12 games, he's gone just 7-for-39 (.179), though the slump has yet to cost him his near-everyday role. Naylor is slashing .263/.315/.459 with 16 long balls, 61 RBI, 35 runs scored and five stolen bases through 93 contests this year.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Thu 8/25/22 2:21 AM

Naylor went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor has gone eight games without an extra-base hit, going 6-for-25 (.240) with two steals, one RBI and a run in that span. The 25-year-old's slump has lowered his season slash line to .270/.325/.467 with 15 home runs, 57 RBI, 34 runs scored and five steals through 88 contests. Despite the poor hitting lately, he's retained a near-everyday role at first base over Owen Miller when healthy.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Sat 8/20/22 2:41 AM

Naylor went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's 5-2 win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor worked the front end of a double steal with Andres Gimenez in the seventh inning as the Guardians tried to extend a rally. The theft is a good sign after Naylor missed time earlier this week with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old is up to four steals this season while adding a solid .275/.331/.480 slash line, 15 home runs, 57 RBI and 33 runs scored through 338 plate appearances.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Wed 8/17/22 3:19 PM

Naylor (ankle) is starting Wednesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor sustained an ankle injury during the second game of Monday's doubleheader and wasn't in Tuesday's lineup, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter. The 25-year-old will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth Wednesday.