Taylor hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat against Milwaukee on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor began the contest on the bench before being called up on to pinch hit for Michael Busch in the ninth inning. The veteran utility man came through with a two-run shot to center field, though it didn't make much of an impact on the outcome since the Dodgers still trailed 9-3 after the long ball. Taylor was batting an ugly .145 as recently as Aug. 29, but he's come alive since then, slashing .429/.478/.952 with two homers, three doubles, a triple, seven runs, seven RBI and two steals over his past seven contests.

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers mustered only three hits and five walks in the contest, but Taylor's fourth-inning blast was all the offense they needed in the win. He's gone 7-for-16 (.438) with five extra-base hits, five RBI, two steals and six runs scored over his last five games. The utility man is slashing .205/.267/.500 with six homers, 15 RBI, 14 runs and three stolen bases across 86 plate appearances this season, though his hitting is trending in the right direction.

Taylor is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies, but he'll take a seat in Friday's series opener against the Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish.

Taylor went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor's speed was on display in Wednesday's victory. The 32-year-old utilityman legged out a one-out triple in the seventh inning before scoring on Freddie Freeman's sacrifice fly. Taylor then got the Dodgers started in the ninth with a single before swiping second base -- his third steal of the year -- and eventually scoring on Max Muncy's walkoff grand slam. Taylor now has three consecutive multi-hit games, going 6-for-11 with five extra-base hits in that span after a slow start to the season. He's now slashing .205/.272/.479 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored through 81 plate appearances. Taylor should continue to see regular playing time for Los Angeles, thanks to his positional versatility.

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in a 6-3 win against the Cardinals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor had one of his best offensive games of the campaign, notching multiple hits for just the second time. The utility man drove in a run with his first double of the season in the fourth inning and scored on a sacrifice fly after singling, stealing second and reaching third on a wild pitch in the eighth. Taylor still has a long way to go to bring his slash line, which currently sits at .167/.222/.409, up to a respectable level.

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.