Seattle Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from Arizona Diamondbacks in a deadline deal.

The Seattle Mariners have traded for first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, aiming to boost their lineup before the July 31 trade deadline. Naylor, 28, is having a solid season with a .292 batting average, 11 home runs, and 59 RBIs. In exchange, the Diamondbacks received left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia and minor-league lefty Ashton Izzi. The trade reflects the Mariners' efforts to strengthen their position in the second wild-card spot, while the Diamondbacks, with a 50-53 record, continue to trade players.