As news of Josh Naylor’s potential free agent status after the 2025 season began to spread, Seattle was abuzz not just with an uncertain baseball future — but also with an emotional message shared by the woman behind the star.
Josh Naylor’s wife posted a short but heartfelt message on social media that left the Mariners fanbase speechless:
“Wherever you go next, please know that we and our children will always have your back. You are more than just a player, you are the father and husband we are most proud of.”
The message was posted just hours after inside sources revealed that the Mariners have not yet made a formal extension offer to Naylor, who is entering the final season of his current contract. With his explosive performance in the second half of the 2025 season — including 26 home runs and a clutch of hits — Naylor is considered one of the most valuable hitters in the upcoming free agency market.
But while pundits debate the hundreds of millions of dollars he could get, fans are drawn to the human side of the story. Naylor — who once said that “family is the reason I’m still on this field” — appears to be facing the toughest decision of his career: stay in Seattle, where he made his name, or pursue a bigger opportunity elsewhere.
His teammates, including Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh, have publicly expressed their support. One team insider told a local reporter:
“Josh is the heart of this locker room. If this is his last season, we’re going to fight for him until the end.”
As for Naylor, all eyes are on the future — but his heart, as his wife writes, seems to be back where it all began: Seattle.
No one knows if the Mariners can keep the Canadian warrior, but clearly, despite the numbers, the contracts, and the fame, one thing remains constant:
Love, faith, and a simple promise from his wife — that no matter which team he plays for, “we’ll always be your team.”
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