SEATTLE — Late in the evening after the shocking MLB trade was completed, Seattle Mariners fans focused their attention on a moment off the field: Josh Naylor’s wife, Chantel Collado, sent her husband an emotional message on social media just hours after he signed a five-year contract reportedly worth more than $95 million.
“I’m proud of you more than ever… This is just the beginning. Let’s show the world who you really are,” Chantel wrote, along with a photo of Naylor holding their first child, due in October 2025. And within minutes, the post had ignited emotions across the Mariners fan base.
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Josh Naylor’s decision to join the Mariners was more than just a career move; For many, it’s also a sacred family milestone, a moment when a “warrior” on the field is empowered by the love behind the jersey.
According to league sources, the five-year deal is considered one of Seattle’s most important signings in the 2025–2026 transition period. The Mariners believe Naylor — with his aggressive playing style, powerful swing, and leadership — is the missing piece to their AL West push.
But last night, even the heat of the deal couldn’t overshadow the power of an emotional message from the woman who has been with him through the tough times.
In her lengthy post, Chantel shared that she has witnessed her husband’s journey “from 5 a.m. practices, to games he tried to play through injuries, to days when he doubted himself.”
“But you never stopped. You always wanted to be the best version of yourself not only for your career, but for our little family. The Mariners will love you just as much as we love you,” she wrote.
Fans quickly spread the post, with thousands of comments congratulating and expressing their emotions. One fan wrote: “We have never seen a player with the energy that Naylor has. But seeing how your family loves each other… that is even more inspiring.”
In the eyes of Seattle’s leadership, Naylor is more than just a power hitter. He is a sign that the Mariners are entering a new chapter — more aggressive, more ambitious, and willing to spend big to compete postseason.
In the 2025 season, Naylor hit over 25 HR, 85 RBI and continued to be one of the most “fiery” players in the league. Many experts believe that he could be the factor that creates a breakthrough for the Mariners when combined with Julio Rodríguez.
A source close to Naylor revealed that Naylor definitely chose the Mariners because of the friendly family environment that the organization built — something he believes is very important when raising a young child.
“I want my son to grow up and see that his father fought with heart and with faith,” Naylor shared in his first press conference.
Those words — combined with Chantel’s message — turned an ordinary baseball deal into a human story that brought tears to Canadian and Seattle fans.
The five-year contract is just the beginning. More importantly, Josh Naylor’s first steps in Seattle were marked by genuine emotions: the love of his wife, family pride, and the hope of millions of fans.
And with the way the story begins — warm, strong, full of heart — the Mariners may have just welcomed one of MLB’s most beautiful “fires.”
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