Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Thu 3/11/21 12:47 PM

Naylor is the leading candidate to be Cleveland's Opening Day right fielder, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cleveland has played Naylor exclusively in the outfield this spring as Jake Bauers and Bobby Bradley compete for the first base job. Naylor could find himself on the strong side of a platoon, but the job appears to be his to lose. He's hitting .214/.267/.357 with zero home runs, two strikeouts and one walk in 14 at-bats during Cactus League play. Prospect Daniel Johnson has outperformed Naylor thus far, but all indications are that Johnson will get more seasoning in the minors to start the year.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Wed 9/30/20 2:39 AM

Naylor went 4-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and was the only Indians player to really give Gerrit Cole trouble as he recorded four hits. The 23-year-old slashed .247/.291/.330 throughout the 2020 regular season and will look to contribute Wednesday in Game 2 of the Wild Card Round.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Sat 9/26/20 3:35 PM

Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor went 1-for-4 over the past two games, and he'll get a breather even with a right-hander (Joe Musgrove) on the mound for Pittsburgh. Jordan Luplow will take over in left field Saturday.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Thu 9/24/20 2:28 PM

Naylor is not in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
He will head to the bench with southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the hill for Chicago. Oscar Mercado is starting in left field and batting seventh.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Wed 9/23/20 5:06 PM

Naylor is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor typically starts against right-handed pitchers, but he'll head to the bench with an especially tough one (Lucas Giolito) on the bump for Chicago. Jordan Luplow replaces Naylor in left field.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Tue 9/22/20 2:31 PM

Naylor (leg) is starting in left field and batting eighth Tuesday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
He left Monday's game after jamming his leg while sliding into second base, but it was apparently a minor injury. Naylor is hitting .353 with three doubles and more walks (three) than strikeouts (two) over his last 17 at-bats (six games). Cleveland appears committed to getting him semi-regular playing time over the final week.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Mon 9/21/20 9:08 PM

Naylor left Monday's game against the White Sox after jamming his leg into second base on a slide, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor was having an impressive night at the dish prior to suffering the injury, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. He was replaced by Oscar Mercado in left field and will be considered day-to-day until he's examined further.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Sun 9/20/20 11:43 AM

Naylor is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor has received the bulk of the playing time in left field since being acquired by the Indians ahead of the trade deadline, but he finds himself on the bench for the second time in the past three games with southpaw Matthew Boyd pitching for Detroit. Oscar Mercado enters the lineup in left for Cleveland.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Fri 9/18/20 3:46 PM

Naylor is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor has two hits in his past 18 at-bats and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Jordan Luplow receives the start in left field for Cleveland, batting seventh.

Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Wed 9/16/20 5:42 PM

Naylor is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor will once again head to the bench with southpaw Jon Lester taking the mound for Chicago. Oscar Mercado will work in left field Wednesday for Cleveland.