Mariners 1B Josh Naylor leaves with injury vs. White Sox
Briefly

Josh Naylor left the game against the Chicago White Sox after experiencing pain during his at-bats. He exhibited discomfort in the second inning during a strikeout and continued to show signs of injury in the third inning. After grounding out, he was replaced at first base by Donovan Solano. The specifics of the injury were not disclosed. Since his trade to the Seattle Mariners on July 25, Naylor has performed well, contributing to the team's offense with solid batting statistics this season.
Naylor first showed signs of discomfort during his first plate appearance in the second, which ended in a strikeout. In the third inning, he continued to exhibit pain as he fouled off a pitch and then swung at and missed a changeup.
Ultimately, Naylor grounded out to second to end the inning and was replaced at first base by Donovan Solano with Seattle leading 2-0.
There was no clear indication what injury Naylor may have suffered, nor was word given by the team at the time of his departure.
Since joining Seattle on July 25, Naylor has hit .261 with three home runs and six RBIs in 13 games. He has also gone 10-for-10 in stolen bases.
Read at Reuters
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