The MLB trade season is active, with analysis and grades being provided for each trade. The Diamondbacks made a significant move by acquiring LHP Brandyn Garcia and RHP Ashton Izzi, with Mariners getting Naylor, a highly regarded contact hitter. This trade addresses Seattle's offensive issues at third base and improves their lineup, which struggles with strikeouts. Naylor's ability against right-handed pitchers and his placement in the middle of the lineup will enhance the team's offensive capabilities.
Naylor could be the first of a group that might include Eugenio Suarez, Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen, potentially spicing up the deadline with some intriguing names.
Naylor gives them a well-rounded hitter who has been one of the top contact hitters in the majors this season, hitting .292/.360/.447 with 11 home runs.
Naylor can play every day and fits somewhere in the middle of the lineup, which ranks in the bottom 10 in the majors in strikeout rate.
Naylor has done most of his damage against right-handed pitchers, hitting .310/.390/.493 with nine of his 11 home runs.
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