Sep 13, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (12) runs towards first base after hitting a 2-RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Report: Cincinnati Reds Were Close to Acquiring First Baseman at Trade Deadline

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Sep 28, 2025 2:52 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds were looking for bats to help improve their dead around the trade deadline. They acquired Zack Littell, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Miguel Andujar.

They were apparently close to acquiring former Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

"The Cincinnati Reds were close to acquiring Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor at the trade deadline before he went to the Seattle Mariners and became instrumental in their resurgence," Nightengale wrote. "Naylor is hitting .299 with nine homers, 33 RBIs and a .831 OPS for the Mariners, and believe it or not, has stolen 19 bases without being caught."

Naylor would have been a rental as he is set to become a free agent this season. Miguel Andujar and Zack Littell, who the Reds both acquired at the deadline, are also set to become free agents.

Naylor would have fit Cincinnati's lineup nicely.

The Reds will face the Brewers in the final game of the regular season on Sunday at 3:10 ET. The Reds need to win or have the Mets lose to clinch a postseason berth.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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