Josh Naylor

Josh Naylor is starting a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Naylor has been sidelined for close to a month with a right oblique strain. He is expected to play a handful of rehab games this week before the Guardians reassess where he is at by next week.

Josh Naylor underwent an MRI Thursday which revealed an oblique strain and he is expected to miss 3-6 weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Guardians manager Terry Francona said that’s “extremely tentative.” He’ll be rechecked weekly. Naylor will likely be sidelined into September.

Josh Naylor has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with right side tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Naylor will be replaced in the lineup by David Fry Tuesday. Fantasy managers should consider Naylor day-to-day for now until the Guardians release more information on the severity of his injury.

Josh Naylor went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI, helping the Cleveland Guardians secure a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

With this performance, Naylor's season stats now stand at a .304 batting average, 79 RBI, and 105 hits in 92 games played.

Josh Naylor returns to the lineup for the Cleveland Guardians against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Naylor is back after sitting out for rest reasons, starting at first base and batting cleanup against the Phillies Friday night.