2025 Player Outlook

Naylor gave fantasy managers 13 home runs and six stolen bases, but he hit just .201, and his strikeout rate ballooned to 31.4 percent. He really struggled against sliders, and the massive jump in strikeout rate can likely be attributed to a combination of less contact in the zone, more swings out of the zone, and a seven-percentage point jump in his whiff rate. He hasn't hit lefties well in his short MLB career, so there is some platoon risk, especially if Cleveland wants to ensure they get Fry's bat in the lineup against LHP (.996 OPS vs LHP in 2024). Naylor provides some cheap pop and a handful of stolen bases behind the dish, but he should only be on your radar if you play in AL-only or two catcher setups.