Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor has gone deep three times in July, and he's up to 12 homers this year. His second-inning blast was ultimately all the Guardians needed in this win. Since the start of June, he's batting .261 (30-for-115), and he's seen fairly steady playing time at first base, though he occasionally sits in favor of Owen Miller. Naylor has a .273/.328/.500 slash line with 44 RBI, 27 runs scored, one stolen base and 13 doubles in 60 contests this year.

Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor will get a breather in the matinee after he returned to the lineup Monday following a back issue. He'll likely be in lineup for Game 2, but more information will come at the conclusion of the afternoon game. Owen Miller will get the start at first base and bat seventh in Game 1.

Naylor (back) is starting at first base and batting fourth Monday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After he was a late scratch Sunday versus the Royals with back soreness, Naylor will be back in the lineup Monday. He's struggled to stay in the lineup recently while dealing with the back issue, but he currently owns a five-game hit streak, batting .500 with two homers, two RBI and three runs over 14 at-bats in those contests.

Naylor (back) was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor was held out of the lineup for four straight games with back spasms before rejoining the lineup Saturday, and he'll be absent again Sunday after initially being penciled in at first base. It's unclear how the injury will affect his availability for the upcoming four-game series against the White Sox, which begins Monday.

Naylor (back) is starting Saturday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor was scratched from Friday's lineup against Kansas City, but he went 1-for-1 as a pinch hitter. He's starting at first base and batting cleanup Saturday.

Naylor (back) was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor was initially slated to start at first base Friday, but he's apparently still dealing with back spasms. Whether he'll be available off the bench remains to be seen, but Owen Miller will take his place at first base and bat sixth.

Naylor (back) will bat cleanup and play first base Friday against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor hasn't played since leaving Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers due to back spasms, but the issue has evidently subsided. That's great news for the Guardians, as Naylor is hitting .276/.332/.510 on the year.

Naylor (back) isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor continues to deal with a back injury and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Owen Miller is starting at first base and batting fifth.

Naylor (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor's back injury will keep him on the bench for the second game in a row after he previously sat out the second half of Monday's doubleheader. His absence will allow Owen Miller to pick up a start at first base.

Naylor (back) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Naylor left Monday's opener with back spasms, so it should not come as much of a surprise that he is opening the nightcap on the bench. Owen Miller will start at first base in Naylor's place.