On Thursday afternoon, Seattle Mariners fans held their breath when slugging first baseman Josh Naylor was pulled from the series finale against the Chicago White Sox due to a sore shoulder — a troubling development considering his injury history and recent hot streak.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed after the game that Naylor exited because of shoulder soreness , an issue he’s dealt with previously during his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks. While the team has not yet released further details, Naylor’s body language throughout the game made it clear something wasn’t right.

The 27-year-old All-Star, acquired just before the trade deadline , appeared visibly uncomfortable during both of his plate appearances. In the second inning, Naylor took an extended pause after a pitc

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