Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's wild-card game against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The first-time All-Star has enjoyed a full-time role for the majority of the season, but he saw his playing time tail off in September, due in no small part to a recurring neck injury. Taylor looks to be healthy entering the playoffs, but he may have to settle for a short-side platoon role now that Los Angeles has all its key hitters available with the exception of Max Muncy (elbow).

Taylor (neck) is starting in left field and batting seventh Saturday in Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Neck soreness limited Taylor to just two at-bats since Sept. 19. He was excellent for most of the year, but is mired in a 4-for-49 (.082) slump over his last 17 games.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Taylor (neck) will be available off the bench Friday against the Diamondbacks, and he tentatively plans for the utility man to start in center field Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor is out of the lineup Friday for the third straight game with neck soreness, but he'll be available off the bench for the second day in a row. While Roberts said the tentative plan is for Taylor to rejoin the starting nine Saturday, he noted that the club won't hesitate to amend those plans if necessary.

Taylor (neck) is not starting Friday against the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will remain out of the starting nine for the third straight game, though he did appear in Thursday's win over Colorado as a pinch hitter. He has only made two starts in the last 11 games due to a sore neck, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to full health by the beginning of the postseason. Gavin Lux draws the start in center field Friday.

Taylor (neck) is feeling better but isn't expected to be available off the bench Thursday against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A neck issue will keep Taylor on the sidelines for the third straight game, but he'll at least be able to get some swings in Thursday. The Dodgers wouldn't commit to him returning Friday, but it looks as though he could be back within a few days given that he's trending in the right direction.

Taylor (neck) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to deal with a neck issue. He wasn't available off the bench Wednesday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday. Gavin Lux will start in center field and bat eighth.

Taylor (neck) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor has been dealing with a lingering neck issue recently, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. He won't be available off the bench Wednesday, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, and Gavin Lux, Mookie Betts and Luke Raley will start in the outfield from left to right.

Manager Dave Roberts said Taylor was unavailable for Tuesday's win over the Rockies due to the lingering neck injury, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor sat out six games last week due to the injury but appeared to be healthy after starting the past two games, but he wasn't available for Tuesday's contest. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day, though it's a worrisome development to have the injury resurface so quickly with the playoffs on the horizon.

Taylor will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was out of the lineup for six straight games with a neck injury before returning to start both weekend games in Cincinnati. He'll rest for the first of three games at Coors Field, with Cody Bellinger (ribs) returning to start in center field, the spot where Taylor has made his last three starts.

Taylor (neck) will return to the lineup as expected Saturday against Cincinnati, batting sixth and playing center field, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor hadn't started in over a week while dealing with a neck issue. He appeared off the bench Friday and will be involved from the start Saturday. He'll look to snap out of a slump in his return to action, as he's gone 2-for-39 with 16 strikeouts over his last 13 games.