Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Wed 5/11/22 2:49 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
It's no eight-RBI performance like Monday, but Naylor is locked in at the plate. His seventh-inning blast off White Sox starter Lucas Giolito was the Guardians' lone run in the contest. Naylor's power surge has lifted his slugging percentage from .460 to .611 in the last two games, though it's still relatively early in the season. He's up to five long balls, 22 RBI, 10 runs scored and four doubles through 77 plate appearances. The 24-year-old's strong play has likely strengthened his grip on a starting role at first base.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Tue 5/10/22 12:29 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, eight RBI and a walk in Monday's 12-9 win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor drilled a grand slam off of Liam Hendriks to tie the game in the ninth inning before hitting a three-run, go-ahead home run in the 11th. The 24-year-old is up to eight extra-base hits and 21 RBI with a .338/.370/.574 slash line through 73 plate appearances. More regular playing time could be available for Naylor if his bat stays hot.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Sat 5/7/22 5:53 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor started at first base in Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-3. However, he'll get a breather for the second game of the twin bill while Owen Miller returns to first base with Ernie Clement entering the lineup at the hot corner.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Wed 5/4/22 4:50 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor drew the start in Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Franmil Reyes will serve as the designated hitter while Ernie Clement enters the lineup at the hot corner in the second game.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Sat 4/30/22 10:29 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Friday's 9-8 victory over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor singled in the first inning and smashed a two-run shot off Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo in the seventh to give Cleveland the lead for good. The 24-year-old has been hot since making his season debut April 15, slashing .317/.333/.512 in 41 at-bats.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Tue 4/26/22 6:05 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor has started against left-handed pitching twice previously this season but won't due so Tuesday with Patrick Sandoval pitching for the Halos. Oscar Mercado will man right field for Cleveland.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Sun 4/24/22 10:14 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
After grounding into a double play in his first plate appearance, Naylor took Nestor Cortes yard in the fifth frame for his first home run of the season. He later reached base again on a leadoff single to start the eighth inning and ultimately came around to score on a two-run homer by Austin Hedges. Naylor has played regularly since being activated from the injured list April 15, and he's now delivered five consecutive multi-hit games.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Fri 4/22/22 12:59 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor had an RBI single in the fifth inning and an RBI double in the seventh. He came around to score on an Andres Gimenez sacrifice fly in his latter trip aboard. Naylor has multiple hits in three of his four games this season, logging three RBI and a pair of runs scored. He has a couple of paths to playing time in right field and at first base -- the latter's been a bit more likely of late with Bobby Bradley scuffling and Owen Miller on the COVID-19 injured list.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Wed 4/20/22 5:13 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Wednesday's matinee. Bobby Bradley will start at first base while Oscar Mercado takes over in right field.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Sun 4/17/22 12:07 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor started the past two games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, but he'll take a seat against San Francisco lefty Alex Wood. Franmil Reyes will move out to right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter Sunday.