Josh Naylor leaves game with back spasms after home run against Mets
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor exited Monday night's game against the New York Mets due to back spasms. Naylor hit a tying home run off Brooks Raley in the seventh inning but experienced tightness in his back afterward. Patrick Wisdom replaced him at first base to begin the eighth inning. Manager Dan Wilson reported that Naylor's condition is day-to-day. Naylor has seen a resurgence in May, batting.296 with nine RBIs after struggling early in the season.
- •Naylor left the game during the eighth inning
- •He hit a home run in the seventh to tie the game
- •The Mariners won the game 3-2 in 10 innings
- •Patrick Wisdom took over at first base after Naylor
- •Naylor's recent performance includes a.296 average in May
- 7:18 AMESPN MLB — M's Naylor exits with back spasms after hitting HR...
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners slugger Josh Naylor leaves game with back spasms after hitting home run against Mets
"Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor exited Monday night's 3-2 win against the New York Mets in 10 innings with back spasms, according to manager Dan Wilson. Naylor hit a tying home run off reliever Brooks Raley in the seventh, but by the time he rounded the bases and returned to the Seattle dugout, his back had stiffened up. Patrick Wisdom, who pinch hit for Luke Raley later in the inning, replaced Naylor at first base to start the eighth.
"Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is day-to-day, according to manager Dan Wilson, after exiting Monday night's win against the Mets with back spasms following a home run in the seventh inning.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 2, 2026, 7:18 AMM's Naylor exits with back spasms after hitting HR...
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is day-to-day, according to manager Dan Wilson, after exiting Monday night's win against the Mets with back spasms following a home run in the seventh inning.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:49 AMMariners slugger Josh Naylor leaves game with back spasms after hitting home run against Mets
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor exited Monday night's 3-2 win against the New York Mets in 10 innings with back spasms, according to manager Dan Wilson. Naylor hit a tying home run off reliever Brooks Raley in the seventh, but by the time he rounded the bases and returned to the Seattle dugout, his back had stiffened up. Patrick Wisdom, who pinch hit for Luke Raley later in the inning, replaced Naylor at first base to start the eighth.
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