Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Thu 8/25/22 2:21 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
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 FA Sat 8/20/22 2:41 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
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 FA Wed 8/17/22 3:19 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
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.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Tue 8/16/22 5:19 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Naylor finds himself on the bench against a right-hander (Garrett Hill) after hurting his right ankle in the second game of Monday's doubleheader. Owen Miller will spell Naylor at first base.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Mon 8/15/22 7:51 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor was replaced in the fourth inning due to an apparent ankle injury during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Noga notes that Naylor appeared to tweak the ankle while fielding a grounder in the third inning, and he was out of the game by the fourth. He'll be labeled day-to-day until more information on his status comes to light.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Mon 8/15/22 12:11 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor will get a day off after he went 5-for-13 with a solo homer, a double and three RBI over the three-game series with the Blue Jays. Owen Miller will take over at first base and bat sixth in Game 1.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Sat 8/13/22 1:25 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor capped off a five-run third inning with his homer, his first since July 27. He's still made decent contact lately, going 7-for-28 (.250) across his last seven contests, though it's led to just three RBI, one run and a stolen base. The 25-year-old has a .271/.321/.485 slash line with 15 homers, 56 RBI, 33 runs scored, three stolen bases and 17 doubles through 318 plate appearances while regularly hitting in the middle of the Guardians' order.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Thu 8/11/22 10:32 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor will be on the bench Thursday versus the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor will get a breather after he went went 5-for-23 with an RBI and a stolen base while starting the last six games. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat fourth in the series finale.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Sun 8/7/22 1:06 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor's faded a bit from his hot finish to July, going just 3-for-19 (.158) with two walks and no extra-base hits through five games in August. It's not costing him playing time yet even as the Guardians mix in some prospects and get healthier, as he remains a fixture in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .274/.326/.489 with 14 home runs, three steals, 53 RBI and 32 runs scored across 301 plate appearances.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH FA Wed 8/3/22 10:45 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH FA
Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
With a southpaw (Tommy Henry) taking the hill for Arizona, the lefty-hitting Naylor will get a day off for the series finale. Owen Miller steps in at first base for Naylor, who returned from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury to start in the first two contests of the series with Arizona.