Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor gave fans reason to breathe a little easier Friday , one day after exiting the series finale against the Chicago White Sox with left shoulder soreness . “I’m fine,” Naylor said before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. “I’m not worried about it.”

Manager Dan Wilson echoed that optimism, labeling Naylor as “day to day” and noting the decision to keep him out of the starting lineup was more about caution than concern. “It’s just a chance for him today to get a little rest and we’ll reassess again after the game,” Wilson said. “I think he seems to be in a pretty good spot. It’s just a chance to catch his breath.”

Naylor grimaced noticeably after fouling off a pitch in his first plate appearance Thursday, then looked uncomfortable on a g

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