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Josh Naylor

Josh Naylor is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians in MLB. He has previously played for the San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor is known for his hitting ability and role as a corner infielder.

December 21, 2024: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 21, 2024, Josh Naylor was traded by the Guardians to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance draft pick in the 2025 MLB draft.

2024: Career-highs in Home Runs and RBI

During the 2024 season, Josh Naylor achieved career-highs in home runs (31) and RBI (108), despite batting .220 with a .717 OPS after the All-Star break. In 152 games in 2024, he hit .243/.320/.456. In the postseason, Naylor batted .225 with two doubles and 5 RBIs as the Yankees beat the Guardians in the American League Championship Series.

2024: Named MLB All-Star

In 2024, Josh Naylor was named an MLB All-Star. The Guardians traded him after the 2024 season to the Diamondbacks.