Seattle is in turmoil, and this time it’s not because of a late homerun at Safeco Field — it’s news from the heart of the team. Seattle Mariners power hitter Josh Naylor has officially announced that his wife — singer Chantel Collado — is pregnant with their first child. A “little Mariners” is on the way, sending the fanbase into a frenzy.
In a touching Instagram post, Naylor shared a photo of himself holding his wife’s hand with the simple but meaningful caption: “Our biggest hit yet — coming soon.”
The post immediately received hundreds of thousands of likes in just a few hours, along with countless congratulations from teammates and fans. Julio Rodríguez commented, “You’re going to be a great dad, Josh!” while coach Scott Servais revealed in the post-game press conference: “The whole team is just blown away. He deserves all this happiness.”
More than just a powerful hitter on the field, Naylor is known as the “heart” of the Mariners — a person who brings energy, confidence and an indomitable fighting spirit. Now, he’s about to take on a new role: being a father.
“I used to say, nothing scares me on the field. But being a father? That’s the biggest challenge,” Naylor shared after practice at T-Mobile Park.
The 2025 season is coming to an emotional end for the Mariners as they clinched a playoff spot, and the good news is a sweet gift for the team after five months of fierce fighting. An inside source revealed that the team is planning to make “Baby Mariner #22” shirts to celebrate him.
Naylor’s wife, Chantel Collado, is a Dominican-Uruguayan singer known for her bachata music. The couple married in early 2025 in Toronto, in a private, intimate ceremony.
“We come from two different worlds, but music and baseball have something in common: passion, emotion, and sacrifice,” Chantel once shared in an interview.
Now, they are preparing to welcome a “new rhythm” into their lives — their first child, who will embody both the rhythm of the stage and the warrior spirit of the Mariners.
While the future of Naylor’s contract with the Mariners is still being negotiated, many believe the milestone could be the factor that led him to choose Seattle — a place he considers his “second home” — for the long term.
“This is the city that gave me a chance, and now this is where my child will be born. It doesn’t get any more meaningful than that,” Naylor said, his eyes shining with pride.
When Mariners fans chant “Let’s Go Josh!”, they’re not just thinking about the swing on the field — they’re thinking about the man embarking on his journey to fatherhood, with a heart full of passion and love. Josh Naylor is not just a Seattle warrior, but also a symbol of love, faith, and new beginnings.
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