PT TODAY: Naylor returns for Guardians' September run

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NEWS: Cleveland reinstated 1B Josh Naylor from the 10-day IL and optioned OF Oscar González to AAA-Columbus.

IMPACT: Medium

BHQ SPIN: Naylor ended up missing around a month following a strained oblique. We had been anticipating the imminent return of Naylor, so we’ve only given him a small increase in projected at-bats at the expense of González, who will return to AAA after seeing significant playing time at designated hitter and in the corner outfield. We’ve also moved portions of González’s projected at-bats to Kole Calhoun and Ramón Laureano. After being the primary fill-in at first base during Naylor’s absence, Calhoun should continue to at least fill a strong-side platoon role,...

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