Arizona Diamondbacks acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from Cleveland Guardians in a player swap.

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance draft pick. Naylor, who hit a career-high 31 home runs in 2024, replaces Christian Walker, who left for the Houston Astros. The Guardians are filling the void with veteran Carlos Santana on a one-year, $12 million contract. The trade is seen as a move to add power to the Diamondbacks lineup, while the Guardians aim to balance their roster and budget.

December 21, 2024
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