Josh Naylor Mariners Contract: 5-Year Deal Details
- * Josh Naylor is returning to the Seattle Mariners: He's finalizing a five-year free-agent contract with the team.
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* Josh Naylor is returning to the Seattle Mariners: He’s finalizing a five-year free-agent contract with the team. The financial details haven’t been released yet, but it’s the richest free-agent contract for a position player in Seattle since Jerry Dipoto became president of baseball operations in 2015 (previously Mitch Garver’s $24 million deal).
* Mariners prioritized Naylor: The mariners publicly stated that re-signing Naylor was their No. 1 offseason priority.
* Quick Deal: Discussions started at the General Managers Meetings last week and a deal was finalized quickly. naylor is the first MLB free agent to sign a contract this offseason.
* Impactful Player: Naylor had a strong season, slashing .295/.353/.462 with 20 home runs, 92 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases. He played 54 games with the Mariners after being traded from the D-backs.
* Key acquisition: The trade that brought Naylor to Seattle is considered a defining moment for the Dipoto/Hollander era,considerably boosting the team’s lineup.
* Remaining Needs: The Mariners still have needs at second and third base, but those are less pressing than the need at first base.