Seattle first baseman Josh Naylor, who did not travel with the Mariners to Detroit due to what the team called personal reasons, is batting fifth and playing first base against the host Tigers in Game 3 of their American League Division Series.

Naylor and his wife, Chantel Collado, have been anticipating the birth of their first child. The original due date was Saturday, the same day as Game 1 of the ALDS, according to the Seattle Times.

"Josh is here. He's in the lineup," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. "We're excited to have him back in the lineup and excited to get started here today with Game 3."

Wilson had deferred on Monday to Naylor, who was not with the squad for their workout that day at Comerica Park. Wilson did not give a reason for the absence beyond "due to personal reaso

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