Austin Hedges confronts ex-teammate Josh Naylor during June 28 game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
BaseballDuring the game on June 28, Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges exchanged words with former teammate Josh Naylor, now with the Seattle Mariners. The verbal exchange occurred in the sixth inning after Naylor leaned into a pitch to reach base, drawing Hedges' ire. Hedges made a critical remark towards Naylor as he took his base, signaling tension between the former teammates. This incident highlights lingering feelings from their time together on the Guardians from 2020 to 2024.
- •Austin Hedges and Josh Naylor have a heated exchange on the field.
- •The confrontation took place during the June 28 game.
- •Naylor drew Hedges' ire by leaning into a pitch.
- •Hedges accused Naylor of having no friends.
- •Naylor is currently playing for the Seattle Mariners.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians catcher Austin Hedges has words with ex-teammate Josh Naylor
"Cleveland Guardians C Austin Hedges and ex-teammate and current Seattle Mariner exchanged pleasantries in the teams' Sunday June 28 game.
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