As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Mariners have made a move by obtaining first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is officially underway.The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, the teams announced. The Diamondbacks acquired minor league pitchers Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi in exchange for Naylor. Naylor, 28, has been very productive for the Diamondbacks this season. In 93 games, Naylor has a .292 batting average with 11 home runs and 59 RBI. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Diamondbacks acquired Naylor this past season from the Cleveland Guardians to replace Christian Walker, who departed in free agency for the Houston Astros. Naylor made the American League All-Star team last season, as he had 31 home runs and 108 RBI with the Guardians. “We are thrilled to add Josh as we make a push for the postseason,” Seattle general manager Justin Hollander said in a statement. “Josh’s ability to hit for both average and power is unique, and we are excited to not face him anymore.”Naylor will slot in the top of the Mariners’ lineup alongside AL MVP candidate Cal Raleigh, center fielder Julio Rodriguez, and left fielder Randy Arozarena. FORMER GUARDIANS MANAGER TERRY FRANCONA DEFENDS TEAM’S NAME CHANGE AMID TRUMP’S PRESSUREThe Mariners are 55-48 and currently hold the second wild card spot in the American League, while they are second to the Astros in the American League West. Garcia, 25, made his MLB debut with the Mariners on July 21 after he quickly ascended through the team’s farm system after being selected in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M. Garcia had a 2.16 ERA in eight appearances with the Mariners’ Triple-A team. Izzi, 21, was selected by the Mariners in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of East Oswego High School in Illinois. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn 12 starts at High-A Everett, Izzi had a 5.51 ERA over 47 1/3 innings. The Diamondbacks are expected to be active as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. At 50-53, the team has had a disappointing season and could look to shed some players on expiring contracts. The Diamondbacks’ third baseman Eugenio Suarez, and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly could be on the move as well. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.