Josh-Douglas James Naylor hails from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He was drafted by the Miami Marlins with the #12th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft and he mainly played in the minor leagues for the team. However, he was traded to the San Diego Padres in 2016 and made his MLB team debut on May 24, 2019, as a first baseman. After spending two years with the team, he joined the Cleveland Indians/Guardians in 2020 through trade and is presently in his fifth year with the team. He also made his MLB All-Star debut in 2024.
Before his professional career, Josh Naylor had played baseball in Canada for St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School from where he was drafted. Besides, he also played for the Premier Baseball League of Ontario (PBLO) as a member of the Ontario Blue Jays. He also represented Team Canada at the 2012 18U Baseball World Cup, where he won a silver medal, the 2014 18U Baseball World Cup, where he won a bronze medal and the 18U Baseball World Cup in 2015. Notably, he is the brother of Bo Naylor, Myles Naylor and the cousin of Denzel Clarke.
Josh Naylor Contract Breakdown
Josh Naylor avoided arbitration and signed a one-year $6.5 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians on January 11, 2024. The following is his contract breakdown as per Spotrac -
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2015 | - | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | - | $2,250,000 |
| 2019 | $555,000 | - | $555,000 | - | $555,000 |
| 2020 | $568,500 | - | $568,500 | - | $568,500 |
| 2021 | $577,500 | - | $577,500 | - | $577,500 |
| 2022 | $1,200,000 | - | $1,200,000 | - | $1,200,000 |
| 2023 | $3,350,000 | - | $3,350,000 | - | $3,350,000 |
| 2024 | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 |
How much is Josh Naylor getting paid?
Josh Naylor is earning $6,500,000 from the 2024 MLB season. He signed a contract of the same amount with the Cleveland Guardians on January 11, 2024, while avoiding arbitration and has been guaranteed the same as his average annual salary.
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How much does Josh Naylor make in a minute?
Josh Naylor’s total salary from the 2024 MLB season is $6,500,000. If this is divided by 525,600, which is the total number of minutes available in a year, then he is earning $12.36 per minute in 2024.
Josh Naylor Career Earnings
Josh Naylor has made career earnings of $14,411,906 in eight years so far in MLB as of 2024 as per Spotrac. This consists of his total base salary of $12,161,906 along with his total signing bonus of $2,250,000. He has separately earned $2,250,000 from the Miami Marlins, $446,402 from the San Diego Padres and $11,715,504 from the Cleveland Guardians in his career so far.
What are the terms of Josh Naylor’s Contract?
Josh Naylor signed a one-year $6.5 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians by avoiding arbitration on January 11, 2024. He will earn the same from the 2024 MLB season. Notably, this was his third arbitration contract that he avoided. He will sign one more arbitration contract in 2025 post which, he will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026. No other terms have been added to his present contract.
How much of Josh Naylor’s Contract is guaranteed?
The Cleveland Guardians signed Josh Naylor has been guaranteed the entire $6.5 million as his average annual salary as per Spotrac.
Josh Naylor’s Contract History
These are all the contracts that Josh Naylor has signed in his MLB career so far as per Spotrac -
2015
Josh Naylor signed a contract with the Miami Marlins and received a signing bonus of $2,250,000 on July 2, 2015. However, the team traded him to the San Diego Padres on July 29, 2016, in exchange for Tayron Guerrero, Colin Rea, Andrew Cashner and $2.275 million for Andrew Cashner’s salary.
2019
The San Diego Padres purchased Josh Naylor’s contract on May 24, 2019, and he signed a one-year $555,000 contract with the team.
2020
The San Diego Padres signed Josh Naylor to a one-year $568,500 contract on March 5, 2020. However, they traded him to the Cleveland Indians on August 31, 2020, in exchange for Matt Waldron, Owen Miller, Greg Allen and Mike Clevinger.
2021
Josh Naylor signed a one-year contract worth $577,500 with the Cleveland Indians on March 1, 2021.
2022
Josh Naylor avoided arbitration and signed a one-year $1.2 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians on March 22, 2022.
2023
Josh Naylor signed a one-year $3.35 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians by avoiding arbitration on January 13, 2023.
2024
The Cleveland Guardians signed Josh Naylor to a one-year contract worth $6.5 million by avoiding arbitration on January 11, 2024.
FAQ's On Josh Naylor Contract
A. Josh Naylor’s 2024 contract with the Cleveland Guardians is for one year.
A. Josh Naylor is making $6.5 million from the Cleveland Guardians in 2024.
A. Josh Naylor’s age is 27 years as of August 2024.
A. The Cleveland Guardians acquired Josh Naylor amongst others by trading Mike Clevinger, Owen Miller, Matt Waldron and Greg Allen to the San Diego Padres on August 31, 2020.
A. Yes, Josh Naylor and Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians are brothers.
