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Scott White Slides Naylor to 10th Amid Slump Concerns

4/23/2026

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Scott White dropped Josh Naylor from eighth to tenth on his rankings, citing Sal Stewart and Ben Rice’s play.
Naylor, a 28-year-old first baseman with a long-term Seattle Mariners deal, is a must-start despite a 9-for-17 slump in his last five games.
White warned that cutting draft picks after a slump would be “suicidal” and that Naylor’s 2025 output may not return because his 30 steals are unlikely to recur.

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Scott White dropped Josh Naylor from eighth to tenth on his rankings, citing Sal Stewart and Ben Rice’s play.
Naylor, a 28-year-old first baseman with a long-term Seattle Mariners deal, is a must-start despite a 9-for-17 slump in his last five games.
White warned that cutting draft picks after a slump would be “suicidal” and that Naylor’s 2025 output may not return because his 30 steals are unlikely to recur.