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Mariners Secure All-Star First Baseman Naylor with 5-Year Contract
17 Nov
Summary
- Mariners finalize 5-year contract with free agent first baseman Josh Naylor
- Naylor hit .299 with 9 HR, 33 RBIs, 19 SB in 54 games for Mariners last season
- Naylor's postseason performance included .340 avg, 3 HR, 5 RBIs, 2 SB
In a move to bolster their roster for the upcoming seasons, the Seattle Mariners have finalized a 5-year contract with free agent first baseman Josh Naylor. Naylor, who joined the Mariners last season after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks, made an immediate impact on the team both on and off the field.
During his 54 games with the Mariners in the 2024 season, Naylor hit an impressive .299 with 9 home runs, 33 RBIs, and a career-high 19 stolen bases. His performance was even more remarkable in the postseason, where he hit .340 with 3 home runs, 5 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson praised Naylor's intensity and drive, stating that his "drive to win is incredible" and that he brought a crucial element to the team. The Mariners' president of baseball operations, Jerry Dipoto, had previously emphasized the importance of re-signing Naylor, calling it a priority to bring the first baseman back.
With Naylor's long-term commitment to the Mariners, the team is poised to build on their success from the previous season and make a strong push for the playoffs in the coming years.
