TYLER NAQUIN NEWS

Signs with Cleveland as pitcher The Guardians signed Naquin to a minor-league contract Thursday.

Impact The most interesting part is that they're signing him to be a pitcher, as Naquin is attempting a position change after eight major-league seasons as an outfielder. Naquin, who turns 34 in April, ranked in the 94th percentile in arm strength during his last full big-league season in 2022.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Released by White Sox Naquin was released by the White Sox on Tuesday.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Alex Speas, who has been claimed off waivers from the Rangers. Naquin, 32, went 0-for-8 with seven strikeouts during his short stay with the White Sox between Sept. 26 and Oct. 1.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to big-league roster The White Sox selected Naquin's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Naquin is taking the roster spot of Luis Robert (knee) and could see ample time in center field in the final week with Robert done for the season. The veteran outfielder has spent the duration of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level, producing a .725 OPS with nine homers and three steals in 68 games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join White Sox Naquin is headed to Chicago to join the White Sox' active roster, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact As Van Schouwen notes, Naquin's addition to the roster would seem to point to a stint on the injured list for Luis Robert (knee). Naquin was acquired from the Brewers in early August and has spent all of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level, posting a .725 OPS with nine homers and three steals in 68 contests.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by White Sox The White Sox acquired Naquin from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Impact Naquin has spent all of 2023 at Triple-A Nashville, posting a .766 OPS with six home runs in 40 games. The veteran outfielder will report to Charlotte for now but could be an option to join the White Sox at some point during the final two months of the season.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action at Triple-A Naquin (shoulder) was activated from Triple-A Nashville's 7-day injured list Tuesday and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in his return to the lineup for the Sou...

Impact Naquin was sidelined for a little over a week due to the bruised shoulder but looked plenty healthy in his return to the lineup. With Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) recently joining Tyrone Taylor (elbow) on the Brewers' 10-day IL and with Triple-A teammate Sal Frelick (thumb) likely out for the next 6-to-8 weeks, Naquin could be next in line for a promotion if Milwaukee needs another outfielder.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Nashville placed Naquin on its 7-day injured list Thursday with a bruised shoulder, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naquin's injury sounds like a relatively minor concern, but his absence looms larger than normal with the Brewers' outfield depth being tested at both the MLB and Triple-A level. Garrett Mitchell recently joined Tyrone Taylor (elbow) on the 10-day IL with what could be a season-ending shoulder injury, while top prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) resides on Nashville's 7-day IL along with Naquin. The injuries to Frelick and Naquin explain why both were bypassed for a promotion to the big club in favor of Blake Perkins when Mitchell hit the shelf Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the top 89 MLB free agents for 2023, from Aaron Judge to Tyler Naquin The top of the MLB free-agent class is extremely talented, as always, and if your favorite team needs a shortstop, there are several really...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Marte in Mets lineup, Álvarez also on playoff roster vs Pads

All-Star right fielder Starling Marte was in the New York Mets’ starting lineup for their playoff opener Friday night against San Diego, back from a broken finger that sidelined hi...

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Off wild-card roster Naquin wasn't included on the Mets' roster Friday for the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Naquin has struggled to a .636 OPS in 49 games since he was acquired by New York at the trade deadline, and he's not on the roster for the wild-card round. Starling Marte (finger) and Darin Ruf (neck) are back from the injured list to round out the Mets' outfield depth.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after rough matinee Naquin is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Nationals.

Impact Naquin went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Game 1 and will head to the bench for Wednesday's nightcap. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Naquin is 2-for-15 over his past six games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Naquin isn't starting Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Naquin is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he went 20-for-8 with a double, a run and an RBI over his last two matchups. Jeff McNeil will take over in right field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Naquin isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact Naquin started the last two games and went 2-for-8 with a double, a run and an RBI. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at second base Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Naquin isn't in the lineup Saturday against Oakland, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Naquin is on the bench for a second consecutive game since left-hander Ken Waldichuk is starting for the Athletics. Darin Ruf will take over in right field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Tuesday Naquin is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will head to the bench with lefty Aaron Ashby starting a bullpen game for Milwaukee. Naquin is hitting .250 with one home run in 12 games this month.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naquin went 1-for-5 with a run scored and two strikeouts Saturday and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Naquin isn't starting Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Naquin will take a seat Friday after going 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts on Thursday. Jeff McNeil will start in right field while he sits, shifting Luis Guillorme over to second base and opening up third base for Eduardo Escobar to start and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Naquin isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Left-hander Drew Smyly is on the mound for the Cubs on Wednesday, so Naquin will head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Darin Ruf is starting in right field and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can the New York Mets fix their flaws before the playoffs?

The Mets' offense is struggling — to put it lightly — as they battle for the NL East crown, Deesha Thosar writes. Can they regroup before Oc...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Tyler Naquin, Eduardo Escobar homer as Mets beat Pirates 5-1 Tyler Naquin and Eduardo Escobar hit consecutive homers in the fourth inning, and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 in the f...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Timmy Trumpet muted in Mets' loss, back Wednesday for Díaz

Timmy Trumpet was all set to horn in on this most notable season for the New York Mets

AUGUST 30, 2022

Back in lineup against righty Naquin will start in left field and bat seventh Tuesday in Atlanta.

Impact Though Naquin is in the lineup against a right-hander (Charlie Morton), the lefty-hitting outfielder sat out both of the past two days when the Mets opposed right-handed pitching. The righty-hitting Mark Canha may have pushed his way back into a timeshare in left field with Naquin against right-handed pitching rather than a strict platoon role.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Naquin is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies.

Impact Naquin has crushed the ball in 10 games since being acquired by the Mets, going 11-for-30 with three home runs, two triples, two doubles, seven RBI, seven runs and a stolen base, but he'll take a seat Friday with lefty Ranger Suarez pitching for Philadelphia. Mark Canha will enter the lineup in left field and bat sixth.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs homer No. 10 Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Reds.

Impact The veteran outfielder got some revenge against the team that traded him at the deadline, taking T.J. Zeuch deep in the third inning. Naquin has been raking since joining the Mets, going 11-for-30 (.367) in 10 games with seven extra-base hits, including three of his 10 homers on the year.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE