The Cleveland Guardians have optioned catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus following the acquisition of two-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants. Naylor struggled with a .143 batting average and poor OPS of .438 over 28 games, leading the team to prioritize Bailey’s elite defensive skills. At 26, Naylor is in need of a performance boost, while Bailey’s top-tier defense aims to improve the Guardians’ catching situation alongside veteran Austin Hedges.
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