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The 28-year-old Naylor is hitting .292 with 11
homers and 59 RBIs this season, which was his first with the
D-backs. He was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians in a trade
during the offseason.
Naylor hit a winning grand slam against the Mariners in June.
“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.”
The D-backs acquired left-hander Brandyn Garcia, who has two
appearances for the Mariners this season, and minor-league lefty
Ashton Izzi.
The Mariners currently have a 54-48 record, which is good for
second place in the AL West. They are in the second wild-card
position.
The D-backs — who have a disappointing 50-53 record — are
expected to continue dealing players ahead of next week's trade
deadline. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez and pitchers Merrill
Kelly and Zac Gallen are among the players with expiring
contracts who could be on the move.
Naylor was an All-Star last season with a career-high 31 homers
and 108 RBIs for the Guardians.
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