Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Mon 7/17/23 10:53 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor doubled home a run in the sixth inning before ripping a two-run shot in the seventh. His hot streak has turned into a terrific 2023 campaign; he's slashing .305/.350/.506 with 35 extra-base hits and 69 RBI through 337 plate appearances. Naylor is hitting .393 (24-for-61) with 12 extra-base hits over his last 15 games.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Sat 7/15/23 12:43 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 12-4 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
This was the third time Naylor's drawn multiple walks in a game this season. He hasn't needed free passes too often lately -- he's hitting .397 (29-for-73) with four homers, seven doubles and 16 RBI over his last 18 contests. For the season, he's up to an impressive .306/.349/.492 slash line with 12 long balls, 66 RBI, 34 runs scored, 19 doubles and five stolen bases through 80 games.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Sun 7/9/23 2:29 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor's posted three straight multi-hit efforts since he returned from a minor wrist injury. He's added four RBI and two runs scored in that span. The 26-year-old is leading the Guardians with a .306 batting average, and he's added an .830 OPS with 11 home runs, 64 RBI, 33 runs scored, five stolen bases and 19 doubles over 78 contests.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Fri 7/7/23 3:53 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Royals in Thursday's 6-1 victory.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor missed two games due to a minor injury to his right wrist, but that didn't seem to impact him in his return, as he swatted a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning. The first baseman also singled in the contest, giving him five multi-hit performances over his past eight games. Over the hot stretch, Naylor is slashing .364/.400/.667 with a pair of long balls, four doubles, five RBI and six runs.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Thu 7/6/23 3:50 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor (wrist) is playing first base and batting cleanup in his return to the Guardians' lineup Thursday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor missed the last two games after tweaking his right wrist, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. He and his teammates will be going up against right-hander Jordan Lyles.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Wed 7/5/23 3:33 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor (wrist) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight absence for Naylor, who injured his right wrist in Monday's series opener. He was scheduled to undergo imaging tests Tuesday, the results of which have yet to be made available. David Fry is covering first base for Cleveland on Wednesday and Josh Bell will serve as the designated hitter.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Tue 7/4/23 4:05 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor (wrist) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor injured his right wrist during Monday's loss to Atlanta. The results of the imaging on the wrist have not been revealed, but the first baseman will need at least one day of rest. Josh Bell will be at first base Tuesday, with Jose Ramirez occupying the designated hitter spot and Tyler Freeman handling third base.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Mon 7/3/23 10:56 PM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor is expected to undergo further evaluation on his right wrist Tuesday, P.J. Ziegler of Fox 8 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor appeared to be in discomfort while at the dish during Monday's game against Atlanta, but he managed to talk his way into staying in the contest after receiving a visit from his manager and the team trainer. After the game, skipper Terry Francona noted that Naylor will undergo imaging on his right wrist to determine the severity of the issue. The team should know more about his status moving forward once the scans come back.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Mon 7/3/23 7:23 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor came up clutch for the Guardians in extras after singling home two runs off Adbert Alzolay, which wound up winning the game and the series. He's been scorching hot at the plate since the start of June, slashing .376/.397/.523 with 12 extra-base hits, 20 RBI, 15 runs and a 4:17 BB:K in 27 games. He now sits at 60 RBI for the year, which is currently good for fifth in baseball, and continues to be an impactful bat in what's been an underwhelming offensive unit overall.
Josh Naylor 1B/DH ARI Mon 6/26/23 10:18 AM
Josh Naylor
1B/DH ARI
Naylor went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Naylor got the Guardians on the board with a solo blast to right center off Corbin Burnes in the second inning. The long ball was just his second home run in June, but he's been swinging a hot bat over the course of the month, slashing .368/.397/.517 with 17 RBI, 11 runs and a 3:13 BB:K in 21 games since June 1. He now stands at 57 RBI for the year, which is currently fifth-most in baseball and the most by a Cleveland first baseman through just under 70 games since Jim Thome had 60 RBI in 1998.