Taylor (neck) said the plan is for him to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor is not in the starting nine for the sixth consecutive game Friday, but it sounds like the utility man is nearing a return to action. While he's tentatively scheduled to play Saturday, the Dodgers will likely be cautious with the utility man during the final two weeks of the season in the hopes of having him at 100 percent for the postseason.

Taylor (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for the sixth straight game Friday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor initially played through the neck issue last week, but he's now out of the starting nine for the sixth consecutive contest. The utility man was deemed available off the bench Wednesday, so that seems likely to be the case again Friday, at least until the Dodgers provide an additional update. Gavin Lux draws the start in left field against right-hander Luis Castillo to open the series.

Taylor (neck) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the fifth straight absence for Taylor as he continues to deal with a neck injury. According to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, the 31-year-old is available off the bench Wednesday, so he appears to be closing in on a return to the lineup. Gavin Lux is receiving another start in left field Wednesday for the Dodgers.

Taylor (neck) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor hasn't seen the field since Friday while dealing with a neck injury, and his absence will continue Tuesday. It's possible he'll require a stint on the injured list. Gavin Lux will receive another start in left field in his place.

Taylor (neck) remains on the bench for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor has been dealing with a neck issue and hasn't played since Friday. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Taylor is unlikely to play the next two nights, and he may require a trip to the injured list, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. Gavin Lux will remain the starter in left field Monday.

Taylor (necK) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's 5-4 win that Taylor was unlikely to play in the series finale, so the 31-year-old's absence from the lineup Sunday was fully expected. Taylor has now been on the bench for two straight games since injuring his neck, but the Dodgers are viewing the issue as a day-to-day concern and don't believe he's a candidate for the injured list.

Taylor (neck) likely won't be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor didn't appear in Saturday's win over San Diego due to his neck injury, and the issue is apparently serious enough to keep him on the bench for Sunday's series finale. If he's ultimately held out of the lineup, his next chance to start will be at home against the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Taylor isn't in the lineup Saturday due to a neck injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts recently revealed that Taylor has been dealing with "a neck thing," and he aggravated the injury during a leaping catch Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but he should currently be considered day-to-day.

Taylor isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts revealed Friday that Taylor has been dealing with "a neck thing" recently, but the issue doesn't appear to be a major concern. Cody Bellinger will start in center field while Gavin Lux takes over in left.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Taylor has been dealing with "a neck thing" recently, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The issue doesn't appear to be serious, as Roberts said that the team hasn't come close to considering placing Taylor on the injured list, and the utility man has seen action in every game in September thus far. That said, it's certainly reasonable to suspect that the injury is hampering Taylor's production at the plate. Over his past 14 games, the 31-year-old is batting a paltry .067 (3-for-45) with 20 strikeouts in 45 at-bats.