Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josh Naylor, Seattle Mariners first baseman, has experienced a significant turnaround in May 2026 after a slow start to the season. After going 9-for-76 (.118) in his first 19 games, Naylor has responded impressively by batting .397 with a 1.020 OPS over his next 19 contests. He has registered hits in 10 of 11 games in May with a .333/.362/.444 slash line. Through 40 games, he's slashing .247/.306/.367 with 5 home runs, 8 steals, a 7.5% walk rate, and 15.6% strikeout rate. His advanced metrics show he's trending in the right direction after being slightly below average early in the season. Naylor has also demonstrated strong stolen base activity, accumulating 7-8 steals during his hot streak.
Strengths
- + Strong May performance with .333/.362/.444 slash line
- + Extended hitting streak (9+ games)
- + Impressive turnaround after slow April start (.118 average)
- + High batting average in recent stretch (.397 over 19 games)
- + Excellent OPS of 1.020 in recent contests
- + Contact hitter with low strikeout rate (15.6% K rate)
- + Stolen base threat with 7-8 steals in recent stretch
- + Trending in right direction with improving advanced metrics
- + Ranked #11 among first basemen in fantasy rankings
- + Multiple multi-hit games and RBI production
About
Josh Naylor is a first baseman for the Seattle Mariners.
Player Overview
1B
Seattle Mariners
Recent News
Noah Schultz surrendered three runs while working 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Mariners on Monday.
May 19, 2026
Josh Naylor stole two bases while going 3-for-4 in a win for the Mariners on Monday over the White Sox.
May 19, 2026
Josh Naylor News: Homer, steal in win | RotoWire
May 17, 2026
Josh Naylor Enjoying Success at the Plate in May - MLB News | Fantasy Baseball
May 17, 2026
Josh Naylor picks up three hits Monday - Josh Naylor News | FantasyPros
May 17, 2026