Manager Dusty Baker suggested Monday that Taylor could return to the Nationals within 10 days, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was surprisingly sent to Triple-A on Monday, but it seems as if the Nationals are simply looking to get him some extra at-bats through the upcoming All-Star break. The team needed a roster spot for the activation of Jonathan Papelbon on Sunday, and decided to sacrifice one of their bench options in favor of retaining more relief pitching. Until Taylor is back, Chris Heisey and Clint Robinson will serve as the fourth and fifth outfielders, respectively.