Josh Naylor Returns to ALDS Spotlight After Personal Crisis

Mariners manager Dan Wilson declined on Monday to say if Naylor traveled with the team to Detroit, saying only that he had a personal matter.

The Tigers and Mariners split the first two games of the series in Seattle.

Josh Naylor, the first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, has rejoined the team for the American League Division Series (ALDS) after taking a leave of absence to attend to a personal issue. The Guardians are greatly boosted by his return.

Known for his power and passion at the plate, Naylor missed recent team games due to unspecified personal matters. Naylor has returned to the squad and is prepared to help right away as the Guardians pursue the playoffs, the team stated.

Naylor was a major contributor to the Guardians’ successful regular-season campaign, leading the clubhouse and putting up great offensive stats. Cleveland gets a much-needed boost from his presence at first base and in the middle of the hitting order.

The Cleveland Guardians’ first baseman, Josh Naylor, has returned to the team for the American League Division Series (ALDS) following a leave of absence to deal with a personal matter. His comeback gives the Guardians a huge boost.

Naylor, who is well-known for his strength and fervor at the plate, missed recent team games because to unidentified personal issues. As the Guardians aim for the playoffs, Naylor has rejoined the team and is ready to contribute immediately, the team announced.

Naylor led the clubhouse and produced excellent offensive numbers, which were key factors in the Guardians’ successful regular-season performance. His presence at first base and in the middle of the hitting order gives Cleveland a much-needed boost.

The Mariners acquired Naylor, 28, from Arizona in July ahead of the trade deadline. He was 0-for-8 over the first two games against Detroit after hitting .295 with 20 homers and 92 RBIs in the regular season for the Mariners and Diamondbacks.