SEATTLE — As the Seattle Mariners close out the season with the AL West championship and look ahead to a tense postseason, their star player is being put on the negotiating table in an extremely important move. According to expert Bob Nightengale, the Northwestern team will attempt to re-sign Josh Naylor, the explosive star who is a key factor in the Mariners’ rise in the 2025 season, to a $10.9 million contract.
Since arriving in Seattle mid-season, Naylor has transformed himself into a ruthless tool in the lineup: hitting .299 with 9 home runs, 33 RBI, an OPS of .831, and a perfect 19/19 stolen base
In 2025, he contributed 20 home runs, 92 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases between Arizona and Seattle.
The move to retain Naylor was not just a signing to strengthen the team, but also a clear statement from the Mariners: “We can’t afford to lose the guys who got us to this point.”
For a team heading into a fierce playoff campaign, building a solid core is paramount — and Naylor is at the center of that plan.
In baseball, it’s not uncommon for a team to immediately extend a player who just signed on midseason. It’s a sign of deep faith that the management and coaching staff have in the talent — that Naylor isn’t just a temporary fix, but a long-term mainstay.
But there’s also the hidden pressure on him: to continue producing, to maintain his physical and mental strength while the team focuses on the playoffs. If Naylor starts the reunion by dominating opponents on the field again, the Mariners will have a “moral bomb” before the decisive phase.
The whole city of Seattle is holding its breath at the end of this blockbuster deal. Will Josh Naylor continue to be the symbol of the Mariners’ 2025 season — or will he be a name cut out of the Mariners’ roster overhaul? But one thing is clear: if they want to continue flying high, they need to keep the winning fire burning — and keeping Naylor is the best way to do that.
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