Naylor Brothers Reunite as MLB Rivals to Open 2026 Season

Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor and Seattle Mariners' Josh Naylor face off in nationally televised series.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game with overlapping planes of color and shape, representing the competitive spirit between the Naylor brothers as they face off on the field.The Naylor brothers' sibling rivalry takes center stage as they face off in a nationally televised MLB opening series.Cleveland Today

The Naylor brothers, Josh and Bo, will face off to open the 2026 MLB season as their teams, the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians, meet in a nationally televised series. The siblings previously played together for the Guardians before Josh was traded, and they recently represented Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. With another Naylor brother, Myles, also rising through the minors, the family's baseball legacy continues to grow.

Why it matters

The Naylor brothers' matchup to start the season highlights the growing trend of MLB families producing multiple professional players. Their brotherly rivalry and shared passion for the game will draw interest from fans and media alike, showcasing the sport's next generation of talent.

The details

Josh Naylor, the older brother, was traded from the Guardians to the Arizona Diamondbacks before the 2025 season and was later dealt to the Mariners. His younger brother, Bo Naylor, remains with the Guardians. The two recently played together for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, gaining valuable experience ahead of their head-to-head MLB showdown. The Naylor family's baseball roots run deep, with the youngest brother, Myles, also a first-round draft pick of the Athletics in 2023 and climbing through the minors.

  • The Naylor brothers' opening series is scheduled for March 28-30, 2026.
  • Josh Naylor was traded from the Guardians to the Diamondbacks before the 2025 season.
  • Myles Naylor was selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Athletics.

The players

Josh Naylor

The older Naylor brother, currently playing for the Seattle Mariners after being traded from the Cleveland Guardians and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Bo Naylor

The younger Naylor brother, currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians.

Myles Naylor

The youngest Naylor brother, a first-round draft pick of the Oakland Athletics in 2023 who is climbing through the minor leagues.

Chris and Jenice Naylor

The parents of the Naylor brothers, who grew up the family in Mississauga, Ontario and helped develop their sons' baseball skills from a young age.

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What they’re saying

“There were times where we were kids and our dad had us in the backyard and he would throw us pitches and we'd hit it with just those little mini big bats and he would call out a count or a situation. Bottom nine, game on the line and you've got to get a home run to win it type of thing.”

— Josh Naylor

“You have to be ready for those moments, and I think both our parents prepared us. Playing games as a kid prepared us.”

— Josh Naylor

What’s next

The Naylor brothers' opening series will be nationally televised on Sunday Night Baseball, giving fans a chance to see the sibling rivalry play out on the big stage.

The takeaway

The Naylor family's baseball legacy continues to grow, with three brothers now playing professionally. Their matchup to open the 2026 season showcases the sport's next generation of talent and the increasing prevalence of MLB families producing multiple star players.