Josh Naylor Traded to Diamondbacks by Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance draft pick. This move comes after Naylor's name surfaced in trade rumors throughout the offseason, as he heads into his final year of arbitration with a projected salary of $12 million. Naylor, who hit a career-high 31 home runs last season, is seen as a solid offensive addition for the Diamondbacks following the departure of Christian Walker. The Guardians received a relatively underwhelming return, as Cecconi has struggled at the major league level with a 6.06 ERA. In response to Naylor's departure, Cleveland signed veteran Carlos Santana to fill the first base position. As the Guardians navigate this transition, questions remain about their future roster moves and the potential impact on their lineup.