Projecting the Cleveland Indians 2025 Opening Day Infield

CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Naylor #31 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates after hitting a solo homer during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees during Game One of the American League Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on September 29, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

There’s a great chance a pair of brothers will be opening day starters in the Indians infield for years to come.

First Base: Josh Naylor

If the Indians short stay in the 2020 postseason was an indication of anything, it was that the Tribe got a big-time player in Josh Naylor.

The Indians added Naylor in the trade that sent Mike Clevinger in August. In 22 regular season games with Cleveland, he hit just .230, but in the postseason, he attacked the New York Yankees as he went 5-7 in the two-game series with a home run and two RBI’s.

Naylor who like his brother, was also a first round pick, will be just 28-years old in 2025 and figures to be a mainstay in the Indians lineup who can play either first base or the outfield.

There’s a great chance a pair of brothers will be opening day starters in the Indians infield for years to come.

First Base: Josh Naylor

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