JOSH NAYLOR NEWS

Breaking down Josh Naylor’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week for the Cleveland Indians Naylor has had more downs than ups in a week filled with errors and miscues on the bases.

APRIL 23, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Rodón beats Indians after no-no, Abreu hits 2 homers for Sox

Carlos Rodón followed up his no-hitter by hanging around for five shaky innings to beat Cleveland for the second time in a week and José Abreu homered twice, leading the Chicago Wh...

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Out of Sunday's lineup Naylor is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

Impact Naylor has a .255/.286/.340 slash line through 13 games and will take a seat Sunday with lefty Wade Miley starting for the Reds. Franmil Reyes will start in right field since Cleveland won't have a designated hitter in a National League park.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnati’s tying...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Three-hit effort Friday Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double and two singles in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Reds.

Impact Naylor was effective at the plate, but he couldn't drive in any runs or score in the contest. The right fielder is slashing .273/.289/.364 with no homers, no RBI, three runs scored and no stolen bases in 12 games. He's likely to see most of the playing time in right field, although Franmil Reyes or Jordan Luplow are also in the mix at the position.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto, Castellanos homer in Reds' 10-3 rout of Indians

Joey Votto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 10-3 rout of the Cleveland Indians

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Ramírez, Indians bounce back from no-hitter, beat Chisox 4-2

Slumping José Ramírez connected for a go-ahead, two-run homer off Lance Lynn in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians bounced back from being no-hit, beating the Chicago White...

APRIL 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Bieber excels, Indians outlast Giolito, White Sox 2-0 in 10

AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber pitched three-hit ball over nine innings for Cleveland while Lucas Giolito nearly matched him before the Indians broke through in the 10th to...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Naylor had started every game for Cleveland to begin the season and went 5-for-22 with two doubles, one run and six strikeouts. Jordan Luplow will lead off and play right field during Saturday's matchup.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singles twice in win Naylor went 2-for-4 with two singles in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Kansas City.

Impact The outfielder has now hit safely in four of five games this season, standing out in the middle of an otherwise unremarkable Cleveland lineup. Naylor struggled to the tune of a .230 average after being dealt from San Diego last season, but his bat has shown promise thus far in 2021 and he looks locked into a starting role.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like everyday player Naylor will start in right field and bat seventh Monday against the Royals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Naylor has now started in each of Cleveland's first four games, with three of those assignments coming against southpaws. Cleveland appears to be using a platoon of Ben Gamel and Jordan Luplow in center field, but Naylor and Eddie Rosario look to have clear paths to everyday roles at the corner spots. Through his first three games, Naylor has gone 3-for-12 with a pair of doubles and a run.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2

Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland...

APRIL 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Tribe duo dives for home -- nearly together Indians outfielder Josh Naylor was standing a few feet off second base as he watched Roberto Pérez’s long fly ball carry into the outfield....

MARCH 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Goodyear Scribbles: Daniel Johnson to minors, counting on Josh Naylor – Terry Pluto After a strong camp, Daniel Johnson was understandably disappointed by being sent to the minors. What's the plan?

MARCH 20, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Indians option OF Johnson to minors despite strong camp

Daniel Johnson did all he could to win a roster spot with the Indians at spring training

MARCH 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Indians tell OF Hamilton he won't make roster, seeking trade

Outfielder Billy Hamilton won’t make Cleveland’s roster and the Indians are trying to find him another team this spring

MARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Atop RF depth chart Naylor is the leading candidate to be Cleveland's Opening Day right fielder, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cleveland has played Naylor exclusively in the outfield this spring as Jake Bauers and Bobby Bradley compete for the first base job. Naylor could find himself on the strong side of a platoon, but the job appears to be his to lose. He's hitting .214/.267/.357 with zero home runs, two strikeouts and one walk in 14 at-bats during Cactus League play. Prospect Daniel Johnson has outperformed Naylor thus far, but all indications are that Johnson will get more seasoning in the minors to start the year.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How to stand out in crowded OF? Hit 2 HRs SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Indians have Oscar Mercado, Bradley Zimmer, Jordan Luplow (who’s still battling an ankle sprain), Josh Naylor, Eddie...

MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Brotherly love: Josh and Bo Naylor living the dream in Cleveland's spring camp It's a special spring for Josh Naylor and Bo Naylor, and their family, as the baseball brothers are together at Cleveland Indians camp.

MARCH 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Naylor bros in camp together: 'It's surreal' GOODYEAR, Ariz. – It may have only been an intrasquad scrimmage, but the Naylor brothers couldn’t wait to send a picture of the lineup card...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ben Gamel, Indians agree to minor deal, adds to outfield mix

The Cleveland Indians will give free agent Ben Gamel a shot to win one of their open outfield jobs

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press