Josh Naylor Becomes the First D-back Dealt Ahead of the Deadline The Diamondbacks get two mid-tier pitching prospects in exchange for their starting first baseman.
Diamondbacks acquire Josh Naylor from Guardians The Diamondbacks solve their first base via trade need one day after losing Christian Walker in free agency.
Josh Naylor could be a one-year stopgap at first base Naylor makes sense as a rental for first base should they be unable to land a controllable player in the trade market.