Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor left Thursday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox following signs of discomfort during a three-pitch at-bat in the bottom of the third inning, where he ultimately grounded out. The team has not yet provided an official update regarding Naylor’s condition or the reason behind his early exit from the game.

Defensive Replacement and Naylor’s Recent Performance with Mariners

Veteran infielder Donovan Solano entered the game as a defensive substitute for Naylor in the top of the fourth inning. Since being traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 24, Naylor has appeared in 13 games for the Mariners. His performance includes a .261 batting average, a .798 OPS, three home runs, six RBIs, and 10 stolen bases with Seattle this season. Over the entire 2023 campaign, Naylor has recorded a .292 average, an .807 OPS, 14 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases across 106 games.

Naylor’s Injury History and Trade Details

Josh Naylor has been mostly healthy since missing roughly a month late last season due to a right oblique strain. Earlier in his career, he missed the final three months of the 2021 season and the start of 2022 after suffering a fractured and dislocated right ankle during a collision in the outfield with a teammate on the Cleveland Guardians. The Mariners acquired Naylor prior to this year’s trade deadline by sending Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi to the Diamondbacks in exchange.

Ongoing Mariners Updates and Related Stories

The Mariners continue to manage injuries and roster changes, providing optimistic updates on players such as Robles and Miller. The team’s focus on base running and aggressive playstyle has been noted, alongside reflections on Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki, whose Hall of Fame plaque recently returned to T-Mobile Park for a rare visit. Mariners insider Morosi highlighted key impacts from the team’s trade deadline moves in recent reports.