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First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to five-year contract with Mariners

Byline: Andrew Destin

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Seattle Mariners' Josh Naylor follows through on an RBI base hit off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) during the first inning in Game 7 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

SEATTLE (AP) — Canadian first baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners finalized a five-year contract on Monday.

The 28-year-old Naylor, from Burlington, Ont., became a free agent following a season in which the Mariners lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

Soon after Seattle’s season ended, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stressed the importance of re-signing Naylor after acquiring him from the Arizona Diamondbacks and called it a priority to bring the first baseman back.

“Ensuring that Josh remains a Mariner for the long haul was a priority for us,” Dipoto said in a statement. “Josh’s intelligence, intensity, toughness, and competitiveness show up every day. He’s simply a winner.”

Manager Dan Wilson also spoke highly of the impact Naylor had on the Mariners both on and off the field over his three months with the franchise.

“You need that intensity. You need that drive,” Wilson said. “I think his drive to win is incredible also. And that’s what you’re going to need from all your guys, and that’s a big part of what he brought to this club.”

In 54 games with the Mariners, Naylor hit .299 with nine home runs, 33 RBIs and 19 stolen bases. In 12 post-season games, Naylor batted .340 with three home runs, five RBIs and two stolen bases.

Over the season, Naylor hit .295 with 20 home runs, 92 RBIs and a career-high 30 stolen bases.

“I’m going to be a Mariner again and I couldn’t be more excited,” Naylor said in a statement. “From the moment I arrived, everyone in the organization welcomed and helped me. The players brought me in and loved my game right away, and the fans were incredible.

“Seattle has the best fan base in baseball. They’re electric and support us through and through, and I couldn’t be more thankful for that. I can’t wait to continue to play with these guys and bring the city a championship.”

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First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to five-year contract with Mariners | iNFOnews.ca
Seattle Mariners’ Josh Naylor connects for a solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage during the sixth inning in Game 6 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to five-year contract with Mariners | iNFOnews.ca
Seattle Mariners’ Josh Naylor rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning in Game 6 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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