Josh Naylor does not journey with Seattle Mariners to Detroit

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor didn’t journey with the crew forward of Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday, supervisor Dan Wilson instructed reporters in Detroit on Monday.

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Naylor and his spouse have been anticipating the beginning of their first youngster, which had a due date of Saturday, according to The Seattle Times.

Daniel Kramer, who covers the Mariners for MLB.com, reported Monday that it’s unclear if Naylor might be obtainable for Tuesday’s Game 3 or Wednesday’s Game 4 in opposition to the Tigers at Comerica Park.

Wilson termed Naylor’s state of affairs “a personal matter” and added “we’ll know more tomorrow.”

“It’s kind of a personal day for him, so he’ll be back, and we’re looking forward to it,” Wilson mentioned.

With Naylor anticipated to go on paternity go away sooner or later in the course of the ALDS, the Mariners included rookie third baseman Ben Williamson on their 26-man roster for the sequence. Usual third baseman Eugenio Suárez has additionally labored out at first base, a place he has performed only a handful of instances in his profession.

The 28-year-old Naylor has been a preferred member of the crew since coming over from the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier than the MLB commerce deadline in late July. He hit .299 with 9 dwelling runs and 19 stolen bases on 19 makes an attempt in 54 common season video games after becoming a member of the Mariners.

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Naylor, who now has 21 video games of postseason expertise over 4 totally different journeys to the playoffs, is 0 for 8 with a stroll by way of the primary two video games of the ALDS.

Set to be a free agent after this season, the Mariners have been open about having curiosity in re-signing Naylor for subsequent 12 months.

The Mariners beat the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday evening to even the best-of-five sequence at one win apiece. If the groups break up the 2 upcoming video games in Detroit, the sequence will return to Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on Friday for a decisive Game 5.

Game 3 of the ALDS is ready for a 1:08 p.m. first pitch Tuesday. Radio protection on Seattle Sports will start with an prolonged pregame present at 11 a.m.

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