Taylor went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran utility player was the hero in this one, taking Colin Holderman deep in the eighth inning for what proved to be the game-winning hit. Taylor's stumbled out of the gate in 2023, batting .163 (8-for-49) through 17 games, but three of his last five hits have left the yard, giving him five homers and 10 RBI.

Taylor isn't starting in Sunday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor returned from a side injury to start at shortstop in Saturday's win, going 0-for-3 with a walk and his first stolen base of the campaign. However, Mookie Betts is making his first career start at shortstop Sunday, with Miguel Vargas starting at second base and Jason Heyward in right field. Though Taylor appears to have moved past the injury, he's not being used as an everyday player this season, so it's not surprising to see his name out of the lineup.

Taylor (side) will bat eighth and play shortstop Saturday against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor left Monday's game against the Mets with a left side injury. He returned off the bench Friday against the Cubs and struck out in both of his plate appearances. He now owns a .119/.191/.405 slash line and a 42.6 percent strikeout rate through 15 games.

Taylor (side) appeared off the bench Friday in the Dodgers' blowout loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was held out of the starting lineup for a fourth straight game due to soreness in his left side, but it's clear now that he will not require an IL stint. The versatile 32-year-old should be able to return in full Saturday or Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Taylor (side) remains out of the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor hasn't started a game since Monday due to soreness in his left side, although he did serve as a pinch runner Wednesday. At this point he still appears to be day-to-day. Luke Williams is at shortstop and James Outman is in left field Friday.

Taylor (side) is out of the lineup again Thursday versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor appeared off the bench Wednesday as a defensive replacement, but he hasn't started a game since experiencing discomfort in his left side Monday. Luke Williams is playing shortstop and batting eighth for the Dodgers on Thursday night at Wrigley Field.

Taylor (side) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was removed from Monday's 8-6 loss in the series opener with left side soreness and has now missed two straight starts. With Miguel Rojas (hamstring) also ailing, the Dodgers' middle infield depth is running thin. Luke Williams is starting at shortstop Wednesday, but the Dodgers remain hopeful that Taylor can return to the lineup during this weekend's series in Chicago, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.

Taylor (side) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was pulled from Monday's series opener versus New York after experiencing discomfort in his left side on a throw from the outfield. He said Tuesday that he's hoping to avoid the IL and that he felt fine swinging in the cage late Monday night.

Taylor was removed in the eighth inning of Monday's loss to the Mets due to a left side injury, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Taylor was hurt on a throw from the outfield and said that the utility man will be re-evaluated Tuesday, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. Roberts also indicated that Taylor is likely to be sidelined for at least a couple days. Before exiting the contest, Taylor went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. He's struggled to a .125/.200/.425 slash line and a 40 percent strikeout rate through 45 plate appearances this season.

Taylor went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor kicked off the scoring in the contest with a solo shot to left field in the third inning, and he scored Los Angeles' only other run after drawing a walk in the seventh. Though he's batting a paltry .135 though 37 at-bats, four of Taylor's five hits have left the park. He's getting a fair amount of playing time due to his defensive versatility, as he's logged multiple appearances at shortstop, third base and left field early in the campaign. However, Taylor may see his opportunities start to decline if he can't improve upon his current 38.1 percent strikeout rate.