Mariners News: Josh Naylor, J.P. Crawford, and Chris Bassitt

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 08: Josh Naylor #12 of the Seattle Mariners hits a grand slam in the fifth inning during the baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Orioles Park at Camden Yards on June 8, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning! A fun 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles was powered by a Josh Naylor grand slam and two key challenges.

Logan Gilbert takes the mound this afternoon at 3:35 PM against Orioles LHP Trevor Rogers.

In Mariners news…​

• J.P. Crawford has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right hand contusion, and Colt Emerson is considered day-to-day with back tightness.
• Top outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went 10-for-25 with five home runs in his six-game series this past weekend with Double-A Arkansas.
• The increase in quality contact against Andres Munoz this season is one of the contributing statistics to his struggles this season.
• Don’t forget to vote your favorite Mariners in to the 2026 All-Star Game! Five entries are allowed per person per day, so vote away.

Around the league…​

• The Baltimore Orioles have placed RHP Chris Bassitt on the 15-day IL with lower back discomfort.
• Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada will undergo surgery to address a right knee injury.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded reliever Taylor Rashi to the Minnesota Twins exchange for cash considerations.
• Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has shut down any potential trade talks surrounding slugger Yordan Alvarez.
• The Athletics began a six-game homestand yesterday in Las Vegas to give locals a look at their future home team.
• The Chicago Cubs are planning to activate right fielder Matt Shaw today after his recovery from a back injury.
• Ben Clemens at FanGraphs details the surging success of bunting across the league this season.

Becca’s picks…​

• The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League begins its second season today! Catch up on the league format, key players, and more here.

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