"Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor was removed from yesterday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers due to groin tightness, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Manager Dan Wilson described the move as precautionary, which is quite a relief for M's fans as they gear up for the postseason. Naylor has been one of the team's best hitters since being acquired from the Diamondbacks in July, batting .299/.341/.490 triple in 54 games with his new club. He has also been a positive on defense, posting five Defensive Runs Saved and three Outs Above Average at first base."
"It makes sense for Seattle to play it safe with Naylor's health. The team has already clinched the No. 2 playoff seed in the American League, which gives them a first-round bye through the Wild Card Series. Their first game is set for Saturday, October 4, against either the Guardians or the Tigers. With a week off until then, the club wants to make sure Naylor is at full strength for what will hopefully be a deep postseason run."
"Initial x-rays on Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. were negative, and he is set to undergo a CT scan as well, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. Chisholm was removed from yesterday's 6-1 victory over the Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is having a great year for New York, posting a .243/.333/.482 triple slash that rates as 27% better than league average by wRC+ while continuing to provide good defense at the keystone."
Josh Naylor was removed from a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers for groin tightness and was held out as a precaution. Naylor has hit .299/.341/.490 in 54 games since joining Seattle and has contributed five Defensive Runs Saved and three Outs Above Average at first base. Seattle secured the No. 2 American League seed and a first-round bye, with its first postseason game scheduled for October 4 after a week off, prompting the team to prioritize Naylor's readiness. Initial x-rays on Jazz Chisholm Jr. were negative and a CT scan is planned after he was hit by a pitch.
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