MLB trade deadline action gets underway as Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks

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Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is officially underway.

The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, the teams announced. The Diamondbacks acquired minor league pitchers Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi in exchange for Naylor. 

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor celebrates after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 13, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Naylor, 28, has been very productive for the Diamondbacks this season. In 93 games, Naylor has a .292 batting average with 11 home runs and 59 RBI. 

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The Diamondbacks acquired Naylor this past season from the Cleveland Guardians to replace Christian Walker, who departed in free agency for the Houston Astros. 

Naylor made the American League All-Star team last season, as he had 31 home runs and 108 RBI with the Guardians. 

"We are thrilled to add Josh as we make a push for the postseason," Seattle general manager Justin Hollander said in a statement. "Josh’s ability to hit for both average and power is unique, and we are excited to not face him anymore."

Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor celebrates in the dugout with his teammates after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 13, 2025.  (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Naylor will slot in the top of the Mariners' lineup alongside AL MVP candidate Cal Raleigh, center fielder Julio Rodriguez, and left fielder Randy Arozarena. 

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