MLB trade deadline action gets underway as Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks

Major League Baseball s exchange deadline is officially underway The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday the teams informed The Diamondbacks acquired minor league pitchers Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi in exchange for Naylor Naylor has been very productive for the Diamondbacks this season In games Naylor has a batting average with home runs and RBI CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMThe Diamondbacks acquired Naylor this past season from the Cleveland Guardians to replace Christian Walker who departed in free agency for the Houston Astros Naylor made the American League All-Star band last season as he had home runs and RBI with the Guardians We are thrilled to add Josh as we make a push for the postseason Seattle general manager Justin Hollander mentioned in a declaration Josh s ability to hit for both average and power is unique and we are excited to not face him anymore Naylor will slot in the top of the Mariners' lineup alongside AL MVP candidate Cal Raleigh center fielder Julio Rodriguez and left fielder Randy Arozarena FORMER GUARDIANS MANAGER TERRY FRANCONA DEFENDS TEAM'S NAME CHANGE AMID TRUMP'S PRESSUREThe Mariners are - and as of now hold the second wild card spot in the American League while they are second to the Astros in the American League West Garcia made his MLB debut with the Mariners on July after he hurriedly ascended through the organization s farm system after being selected in the th round of the MLB Draft out of Texas A M Garcia had a ERA in eight appearances with the Mariners Triple-A band Izzi was selected by the Mariners in the fourth round of the MLB Draft out of East Oswego High School in Illinois In starts at High-A Everett Izzi had a ERA over innings The Diamondbacks are expected to be evolving as the July transaction deadline approaches At - the group has had a disappointing season and could look to shed specific players on expiring contracts The Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly could be on the move as well The Associated Press contributed to this review Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter