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Mariners' Josh Naylor Misses Detroit Trip Before ALDS Game 3

His wife is expecting their first child, prompting potential use of the postseason paternity list.

Sep 25, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (12) jogs to the dugout after scoring a run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Naylor did not fly with the team to Detroit, with his availability for Games 3 and 4 still unclear pending an update before Game 3.
  • Manager Dan Wilson termed the absence a personal day and declined to say whether Naylor traveled with the club.
  • MLB rules permit up to three days on the paternity list in the postseason with a temporary roster replacement, and Seattle has not made a move.
  • If Naylor is out, the Mariners have practiced alternatives that include Luke Raley at first base, sliding Eugenio Suárez to first in some matchups, and using Ben Williamson at third.
  • Naylor is 0-for-8 with a walk in the ALDS after a strong regular season that included a .295 average, 20 homers and 92 RBIs following a July trade to Seattle.