Mariners' Injury Woes Hit First Base Again

Seattle Mariners hit another injury snag as first baseman Josh Naylor exited Sunday’s game after taking a foul ball off the shin—raising concerns with the team already thin on depth. Naylor joins a growing list of sidelined stars, including Cal Raleigh, J.P. Crawford, and Brendan Donovan, while Randy Arozarena’s hamstring scare added to the chaos. Despite the setbacks, the Mariners have shown surprising resilience, keeping pace through grit and adaptability. Patrick Wisdom stepped in at first base, offering power but not Naylor’s impact. The Mariners hope Naylor returns by Tuesday’s home opener against the Orioles, but if not, Wisdom could see more time at the hot corner. Naylor’s season has been a mixed bag—solid power, negative WAR—but his bat is heating up, making this injury a worrying setback for a team already navigating a tough stretch. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39bd593d0612f1b7