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Josh Naylor, Christian Walker and Arizona Diamondbacks

Can Josh Naylor replicate Christian Walker’s power? Arizona Diamondbacks bet on it

Following the departure of fan-favorite Christian Walker, the Diamondbacks tap Josh Naylor from Cleveland as their new first baseman.

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Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor tries to fill big shoes left behind by Christian Walker

Josh Naylor was perfectly content staying in Cleveland, but after his trade to Arizona, he hopes to fill the leadership role of Christian Walker.

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Naylor embraces challenge of filling Walker's shoes

Josh Naylor knows that he has big shoes to fill in Arizona, but the slugging first baseman is looking forward to the challenge. Naylor was one of a number of Diamondbacks position players working out at Salt River Fields on Monday,

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Josh Naylor ready to fill big shoes for the Diamondbacks

Josh Naylor eager to take over at first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Diamondback's freshly acquired first baseman Josh Naylor has arrived at Salt River Fields for Spring Training.

Former Cleveland Guardians’ Slugger Josh Naylor Seems Happy In Arizona

New Diamondbacks first baseman, Josh Naylor, seemed very comfortable when he was introduced to the Phoenix media.

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Josh Naylor Homers Twice, Plates Five Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh ... batting average and is now slashing .234/.321/.510 with 15 HR and 40 RBI in 221 plate appearances. It is hard to complain about the average when Naylor ...

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ new first baseman aiming to be ‘complete hitter’

Josh Naylor isn’t thinking of himself as Christian Walker’s replacement. But if he lives up to the hopes he has for his season, the Diamondbacks would be just fine in their first year without ...

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Josh Naylor's Path to the Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 29, 2016 the Marlins traded Josh Naylor to the Padres, in a deal that also sent Carter Capps, Luis Castillo, and Jared Cosart to San Diego. Here Naylor found his stride, hitting ...

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Josh Naylor trade details: Diamondbacks land power-hitting first baseman in deal with Guardians

Naylor was an All-Star in 2024, batting .243 with 31 home runs, 108 RBI and a .776 OPS. He was more productive in 2023, when he hit .308 with an .842 OPS over 121 games. While on-base ability and ...

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Diamondbacks slugger Josh Naylor discusses feelings on trade to team

The Diamondbacks gave up Slade Cecconi and their Compensation Round B pick in exchange for Naylor, who hit .243/.320/.456 with 31 homers last season.

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After Trade From Cleveland Guardians, Josh and Bo Naylor Will No Longer Chase History

The 27-year-old Josh Naylor was an integral part of the Guardians run to the ALCS, hitting .243 with 31 homers and 108 RBI. An All-Star this year, he has become one of the best run producers in ...

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