In a move that highlights their aggressive strategy before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Seattle Mariners made headlines by acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.

The Seattle Mariners have acquired lefty-batting first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks. Arizona gets left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi back in the deal. The Diamondbacks announced the trade on Thursday evening.

PHOENIX -- The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday as the franchise tries to beef up its lineup ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.