The Mariners re-signed Taylor to a minor-league contract Jan. 15.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor inked a minor-league deal with the Mariners last April but never appeared in a game for Seattle or any other team in 2024. Slated to turn 35 next week, Taylor hasn't played in the majors since 2020 and will simply serve as minor-league catching depth.

Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was cut by the Orioles in mid-July after posting a .640 OPS at the Triple-A level. The 32-year-old saw some time in the majors for the A's in 2018 and 2019 and will now return to the organization.

The Orioles released Taylor from his minor-league contract Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor appeared in 25 games in the majors across stops with Oakland, Toronto and Cleveland from 2018 through 2020, but he's played exclusively at the Triple-A level over the past two seasons. Before Baltimore released him, the 32-year-old catcher saw action in 22 contests with the Orioles' top affiliate and slashed .179/.356/.284 across 87 plate appearances.

Taylor (undisclosed) was reinstated from Triple-A Norfolk's injured list Saturday and has gone 2-for-8 with a solo home run while appearing in both of the affiliate's last two games.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was sidelined for just over the minimum of time before returning to action at Triple-A. The journeyman catcher has appeared in four games for Norfolk this season, going 3-for-15 at the dish.

Taylor (undisclosed) has been placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list at Triple-A Norfolk.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor has only played in two minor-league games this season, as the Tides are rich with catcher depth. No reason was specified for his injury.

Taylor didn't make the Orioles' Opening Day roster and was reassigned to the minors Wednesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was in camp as added catcher depth after Adley Rutschman (triceps) got hurt in March. Per Silver, Taylor will stay with the Orioles' organization -- he should split time with fellow roster cut Jacob Nottingham at Triple-A Norfolk until Rutschman is healthy enough to play. Taylor slashed .234/.341/.335 in 74 games with Triple-A Louisville last season as part of the Reds' organization.

Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Friday which includes an invite to big-league camp, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will provide some catching depth during spring training with Adley Rutschman, Baltimore's top prospect, shut down with a triceps strain. Taylor will be competing with fellow non-roster invitees Jacob Nottingham and Anthony Bemboom for a shot at the backup role behind Robinson Chirinos, who is expected to start until Rutschman makes his way to the majors.

The Reds designated Taylor for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for lefty pitcher Reiver Sanmartin, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Pirates. After being claimed off waivers from Cleveland in the spring, the 31-year-old Taylor has played exclusively for Louisville in 2021, slashing .234/.341/.335 across 233 plate appearances.

Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Saturday and optioned to the team's alternate training site.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor won't have to move too far after being designated by assignment by Cleveland in late March. The 31-year-old will be a depth option behind the plate for his new organization but has done nothing to show he deserves regular opportunities in his 60 major-league plate appearances to date, hitting .118/.237/.255.

Taylor was designated for assignment Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was informed Sunday that he won't make Cleveland's Opening Day squad, and he was cast off the 40-man roster Saturday to help make room for Oliver Perez and Ben Gamel. It's unclear whether he'll be claimed off waivers with just under a week remaining until Opening Day.