Manager Clint Hurdle confirmed that Taillon will not take his regular turn in the rotation Tuesday, though he added that the righty will start again in 2017, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

"We're going to skip him," Hurdle said. "Who we're going to plug in is yet to be determined. We've got Steven Brault. We'll see how the Triple A situation works out, but somebody will pick up his start. And then we're going to plug him back in." Taillon has struggled with his control in 2017, with his walks per nine innings more than doubling (1.5 to 3.3).

The Pirates plan on skipping Taillon's next scheduled start Tuesday against the Brewers, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taillon had a poor showing Thursday against the Cubs. Over 4.2 innings he gave up six runs on 11 hits and a walk, bringing his ERA and WHIP up to 4.78 and 1.55, respectively, for the season. The Pirates have yet to announce who they'll send to the hill instead of Taillon when Tuesday comes around.

Taillon (7-6) allowed six runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out three batters through just 4.2 innings during Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taillon entered Thursday's outing with a 6.75 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in the second half, so it shouldn't have been shocking to see him struggle against Chicago. Still, the 25-year-old righty shouldn't be ruled out in favorable matchups, as he did fire 10 innings with just a single run allowed through his previous two outings against the Reds. Taillon lines up to face the Brewers at Miller Park in his next start.

Taillon tossed six scoreless innings Saturday against the Reds, allowing just three hits while walking one and striking out four. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the strong effort, the Pirates' offense failed to generate any offense until after he had departed. Taillon had a rough month of August, posting a 6.60 ERA and 16 walks in six starts, but this is a good bounce-back effort in both categories to begin the new month. His next turn in the rotation will come against the Cubs later in the week.

Taillon allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and four walks over four-plus innings during Sunday's game against the Reds. He struck out four and did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off a five-walk performance against the Dodgers last week, Taillon was undone by his lack of command yet again Sunday, as the young starter was forced to leave the game after just four innings of work due to a high pitch count. His 108 pitches thrown marked his second highest total of the season, and his four innings of work marked his third shortest outing of the year. Taillon had an exceptional first half of the season and entered the All-Star break with an impressive 2.73 ERA. He's been a different pitcher over the past month and a half, tossing just two quality outings in his nine starts since the break. He's scheduled to face off against Reds again next Saturday.

Taillon allowed five runs on five hits and five walks across five innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Dogers. He recorded one strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Taillon was his own worst enemy in this one, throwing just 54 percent of his pitches for strikes while setting a season high in free passes. He loaded the bases before allowing three runs in the second inning while the Dodgers scratched single runs across in the first and the fourth. Taillon delivered back-to-back quality starts earlier this month, but he has allowed nine earned runs over his last two outings and will carry a lackluster 4.85 ERA into Sunday's start against the Reds.

Taillon gave up four runs in 5.0 innings of work Thursday against the Cardinals, striking out seven with four hits and three walks before ending the game with a no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

Taillon left with his team leading 5-4 and was on pace to get the win before his bullpen allowed two runs in the seventh and three runs in the ninth, relinquishing what would have been Taillon's eighth win of the year. It was his third straight game with seven or more strikeouts and sixth time he's accomplished that mark this season, a big part why his strikeouts per nine innings is up to 8.90 this season from last year's mark of 7.36.

Taillon (7-5) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Friday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Taillon gave up single runs in the second and third innings, but otherwise kept the Jays' bats silent, as he earned his seventh win of the year. Although he owns a 4.50 ERA, he's recovered from a pair of horrible outings, as he's held opponents to two runs in each of his past two starts. Assuming he's gotten past the issues that plagued him recently, he appears back to being a solid fantasy option. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Cardinals.

Taillon allowed two runs on five hits and two walks across 6.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Padres. He struck out eight.

EDGE Analysis

Taillon got off to a bumpy start by allowing two runs on two, hits, a walk and a wild pitch in the first inning. He settled down masterfully after that point, however, and allowed just four baserunners over the next five frames. Taillon was in line to earn his seventh victory when he departed, but a blow save by Felipe Rivero sent that opportunity by the wayside. This was a nice bounce-back performance after the 25-year-old allowed a whopping 17 earned runs over his previous 6.2 innings, and he will look to build on this effort Friday against the Blue Jays.

Pittsburgh trainer Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Taillon, who has struggled in four post All-Star break starts, is not dealing with any health problems. "Absolutely not," Tomczyk told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "This guy's mental fortitude ... he sets the standard. I think you see a young pitcher just wanting to win. He's competing his butt off."

EDGE Analysis

It's not unusual for a young pitcher to suffer from fatigue late in seasons, but Tomczyk noted that Taillon's velocity has remained consistent despite his struggles. In the 25-year-old's start on July 25 in San Francisco, replays showed Taillon pitching with what appeared to be a discolored and bruised middle finger on his right hand, but the team has made no mention of that ailment as a stumbling block.