Naylor (lower leg) will bat fifth and play right field Tuesday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor suffered multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing in late June of last year. He spent the rest of the season on the sidelines and took things slow to start spring, but he's now set for game action. After coming back from such a serious injury, he may need more than just the nine days remaining before Opening Day to get fully up to speed. It's possible he opens the year on the injured list, but his return Tuesday is nevertheless a significant step in the right direction.

Naylor (lower leg) could be in the lineup for Cleveland's Cactus League game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealerreports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor is working his way back from a serious leg injury that cost him around half of the 2021 season. He's recently participated in minor-league spring games, but is looking to re-join the big-league club in short order. Both Naylor and the team have spoken positively about his recovery, though it's unclear when he might be available to make take the field for his first regular season game.

Naylor (lower leg) is scheduled to play in a minor-league game Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday's contest will mark Naylor's first game action since June 27, when he suffered a broken right leg in an on-field collision with teammate Ernie Clement. As Bell notes, Naylor has been cleared to play the outfield, but the Guardians are expected to ease him in as a designated hitter for his first game back before gradually allowing him to play defense. Naylor doesn't look like he'll be ready to go for Opening Day, though he shouldn't be in store for an extended stay on the injured list to begin the season.

Naylor (lower leg) and the Guardians agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.2 million contract to avoid arbitration, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor is reportedly making good progress in his recovery from July 3 surgery to address fractures and ligament damage in his right leg, but he's not expected to be cleared for Opening Day. Once he completes his rehab program and is able to play a few games in the minor leagues, Naylor should eventually settle into a strong-side platoon role for the Guardians at either corner-outfield spot, first base or designated hitter. Before sustaining the season-ending leg injury, Naylor supplied a .700 OPS in 249 plate appearances for Cleveland in 2021.

Naylor said Monday that he's "close to 100 percent, if not 100 percent" in his recovery from the surgery he underwent July 3 to address multiple fractures and ligament tearing in his lower right leg, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor has been taking batting practice in the early days of the Guardians' big-league camp and looks like he'll soon add all other activities to his training regimen in the coming days. The Guardians will likely wait and see how he progresses over the next few weeks before determining whether Naylor will be ready to go for Opening Day, but he looks to be trending in the right direction. Before sustaining the season-ending injury, Naylor logged 249 plate appearances for Cleveland and hit .253 with seven home runs, 28 runs and 21 RBI.

Naylor (ankle) took batting practice Saturday and appeared to perform well, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor's 2021 season was cut short after a broken ankle in late June required season-ending surgery. The Guardians have yet to officially announce if he'll be ready for Opening Day -- he has a lot of progress to make in his recovery, but his first steps in the spring are encouraging. He'll be competing for a reserve role as an outfielder and could also occasionally draw starts at first and as the designated hitter if he can make the team out of spring training.

Naylor (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor was carted off the field after taking a gruesome hit to his lower body during a collision June 27, and he later underwent surgery to repair multiple fibula fractures and ligament tears. The 24-year-old won't return during the 2021 season, but the team isn't yet sure whether he could be ready for spring training next year, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Naylor (ankle) underwent successful surgery Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor's procedure repaired multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing after he was carted off the field in Sunday's loss to the Twins. The 24-year-old doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, but he's expected to begin his rehab process within the next week.

Naylor will undergo surgery Friday to repair multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor was carted off the field after a collision in Sunday's loss to the Twins, and he'll miss extended time as a result. The team won't reveal a timetable for his return until after his procedure, but the 24-year-old could miss the remainder of the season. Harold Ramirez should continue to serve as the primary right fielder in Naylor's absence.

Naylor (ankle) hit the injured list as expected Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move was an expected one, as Naylor was carted off the field Sunday against Minnesota after suffering an ankle fracture. The injury is bad enough that it will require surgery, and while he's yet to be officially ruled out for the season, that appears to be a distinct possibility. Oscar Mercado was recalled in a corresponding move.