Josh Naylor hitting everything in sight, including lefties: Guardians takeaways

Josh Naylor broke his leg and ankle in a collision with Ernie Clement in June. Nara is playing well after a second chance. Cal Quantrill is happy to have him back.   for the Guardians. He is hitting .476 (10-for-21) with one homer and five RBI. On Saturday he hit a two-run homer against Nestor Cortez.

Josh Naylor's left-handed bat helps Terry Francona balance the lineup.

Kirk McCarty will start at Yankee Stadium for the first time on Saturday. He will be replaced by Quantrill, who came off the COVID-19 list.

Quantrill was activated on Saturday. Last year he had to stay on the injured list for 10 days. This year a player can be activated after 5 days if he has two negative tests and doesn't show a fever for 24 hours.

Michael King struck out eight Guardians over three innings in relief of Jameson Taillon. Franmil Reyes thinks the umpire's strike zone did not favor the Guardians. He also thinks that King is not unhittable.

The Guardians struck out 15 times on Friday night. Reyes hit his second homer.

Guardians have a medical update from their training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Nolan Jones is facing live pitching and fielding balls on defense. James Karinchak is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend. Cody Morris is working on increasing strength in his shoulder. Carlos Vargas is throwing 25-pitch bullpen sessions as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Catcher Luke Maile is hitting .583 (7-for-12) on his rehab assignment with Class AAA Columbus.

Josh Naylor is hitting everything in sight, including lefties.