Bo Naylor - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Former Guardians catcher resurfaces with Braves amid wild Sean Murphy injury saga Former Guardian Sandy León signed with the Braves after Sean Murphy's injury. That could open up a door for Atlanta to go after Bo Naylor.

MAY 13 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Heading to Arizona first Naylor will report to the Guardians' complex in Goodyear (Ariz.) before joining Triple-A Columbus, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Naylor, who was optioned to Columbus on Saturday, will get a reset in Arizona away from the daily rigors of game activity. Barring an injury to Patrick Bailey or Austin Hedges in Cleveland, it's hard to chart a path back to the majors for Naylor, who will join catching prospect Cooper Ingle at Columbus.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Naylor's Guardians career on life support after Patrick Bailey trade The Guardians' trade for Patrick Bailey may signify the end of the Bo Naylor era in Cleveland.

MAY 10 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

The Giants trade struggling catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. Bo Naylor optioned to Columbus

The San Francisco Giants traded struggling two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 9 • Associated Press

2-time Gold Glover Bailey traded to Guardians; Draft pick, LHP prospect to Giants The Guardians have acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the Giants in a trade for the 29th overall pick in the 2026 Draft and left-handed pi...

MAY 9 • MLB.COM

Guardians Cut Leash on Bo Naylor, Trade for Two-Time Golden Glover Patrick Bailey The Cleveland Guardians aren't done making moves. After spending much of last week and this week making changes to it's major league roster,...

MAY 9 • SI.COM

Relegated to Columbus The Guardians optioned Naylor to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Naylor has slashed just .143/.200/.238 through 90 plate appearances this season, so Cleveland will send him back down to the minors to get him back on track. The Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey to replace Naylor on the active roster and provide defensive help at catcher. Austin Hedges is also likely to continue making starts behind the plate, given Bailey's recent offensive struggles.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Naylor, Austin Hedges left in odd spot with Guardians' Patrick Bailey trade | Sporting News Someone's job must be in jeopardy here.

MAY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

The Athletics blew out the Phillies, the Cubs had a seven-run inning, the Yankees won their sixth consecutive series, the Marlins walked it...

MAY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

Adds insurance runs Naylor went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over Kansas City.

Impact Naylor's three-run homer in the seventh inning gave the Guardians insurance runs, which they needed. The Royals kept chipping away and had the tying run at the plate in the eighth. The home run was Naylor's second of the season and upped his RBI total to seven over 28 games.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Bo Naylor, Guardians fend off Royals for series split Deadspin | Bo Naylor, Guardians fend off Royals for series split

MAY 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bo Naylor hits 3-run home run to cement Guardians' 8-5 win over Royals

Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning and Kyle Manzardo a two-run double that opened the scoring in the first to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Kansas Cit...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Eric Cerantola In play, run(s) to Bo Naylor | 05/07/2026 Eric Cerantola In play, run(s) to Bo Naylor

MAY 7 • MLB.COM

Idle against lefty Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact With a lefty (Cole Ragans) on the bump, the left-handed-hitting Naylor will take a seat Wednesday. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties for the Guardians.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Massey's go-ahead 2-run homer lifts Royals past Guardians 5-3 for their fifth straight win

Michael Massey hit a two-run homer and Isaac Collins also went deep as the Kansas City Royals ran their win streak to five with a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Sitting again Sunday Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Naylor had started in each of the Guardians' last six matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Sunday against Athletics righty Aaron Civale. The Guardians may have just wanted to reward Austin Hedges with a second consecutive start after the defensive-minded backstop provided a rare impact at the dish in Saturday's 14-6 win with three extra-base hits.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to win Naylor went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a two runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Athletics.

Impact Naylor, who entered Friday's game on a 1-for-23 stretch over the previous eight contests, snapped an 0-for-12 slide with a second-inning single and doubled home a run in the seventh. It was just the second multi-hit effort of the season for the catcher. Naylor is slashing .137/.192/.397 with three extra-base hits, four RBI and three runs scored over 78 plate appearances.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Naylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Naylor will hit the bench for a second straight game while the Guardians face off against another southpaw (Steven Matz) in the series opener with Tampa Bay. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties Monday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Yordan Alvarez leads MLB with 11 homers and one teammate is comparing him to Barry Bonds

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros leads the majors in homers and several other offensive categories

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Getting breather Naylor is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Astros.

Impact It's a routine breather for Naylor, who started at catcher in the first game of the series Monday. Austin Hedges will do the catching and bat eighth Tuesday.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes first home run of 2026 Naylor went 1-for-3 with a solo homer during Cleveland's 4-2 win over Baltimore on Saturday.

Impact Naylor extended the Guardians' lead to two runs after blasting a solo homer to right field, his first long ball of the season. He has struggled at the plate to open the season, with the 26-year-old catcher slashing .156/.224/.244 with three RBI and a 4:10 BB:K over 49 plate appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams strikes out 11 in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Orioles

Gavin Williams struck out 11 over seven innings to push his majors-leading total 40, Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Naylor is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

Impact It's a routine day off for Naylor, who started at catcher the previous two contests. Austin Hedges will be behind the dish and batting eighth Thursday as the Guardians open up a homestand.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

3 Guardians players who need to heat up before the start of May The Guardians are going to need Bo Naylor, Chase DeLauter and Tanner Bibee to turn things around if they want to compete in 2026.

APRIL 16 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Drives in two in loss Naylor went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis.

Impact Naylor closed a deficit to one run in the seventh inning with a two-run double. Those were the first RBI of the season for the catcher, who entered the game batting .143. Based on his strong finish to the 2025 season, when Naylor was a key driver (.862 OPS, 16 RBI) in a September push for the playoffs, the Guardians expected him to take a leap in 2026.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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