The first base market is heating up with significant trades impacting teams. The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who received pitcher Slade Cecconi and a Competitive Balance pick in return.
Naylor, a former first-round pick, has shown impressive performance, making the All-Star Game in consecutive seasons. The Guardians opted to trade him due to his impending free agency and the emergence of prospect Kyle Manzardo.
Meanwhile, Carlos Santana returns to the Guardians, showcasing solid offensive stats despite his age. The article evaluates the fantasy implications of these moves for the upcoming season.