Taylor (illness) cleared MLB protocol and will join the Red Sox for workouts Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor tested positive for COVID-19 in early July and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but he'll be able to participate in team activities going forward. Whether he'll be able to join the bullpen for the start of the season remains to be seen, but it's encouraging to see him take the first step by gaining clearance to return after producing two negative tests.

The Red Sox placed Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

One of three known pitchers on the roster to have tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month, Taylor remains in quarantine and has yet to receive clearance to rejoin the Red Sox for workouts. As a reliever, Taylor won't require much ramp-up time once he reports to the team, but with the Red Sox kicking off their season in just nine days, the lefty appears unlikely to crack the 30-man Opening Day roster.

Taylor has tested positive for COVID-19, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor tested positive during his intake test and will need to test negative twice before rejoining the team, according to the league protocols. It's unclear whether he'll be able to rejoin the team prior to the regular season.

Taylor is projected to be part of the Opening Day bullpen, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. He's allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over five spring innings.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor made a successful transition from starter to reliever in 2018 and pitched well in that role for Boston in 2019, when he posted a 3.04 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. The move to the bullpen improved his strikeout rate, which makes sense when considering a pitcher can let it fly when being asked to pitch one inning instead of six.

Taylor pitched a scoreless inning, allowing a hit and two walks while striking out two in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

As the opener, Taylor did not factor into the decision despite the rocky but ultimately harmless start to the game. The southpaw lowered his ERA to 3.07 while his WHIP rose to 1.24 after the appearance. He has a 53:15 K:BB in 41 innings this season.

Taylor will serve as the opener Saturday against the Angels, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox are going with a bullpen game and Taylor will be the first to get the ball, likely going an inning or two before exiting. The southpaw owns a 3.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 51:13 K:BB across 40 innings this season.

Taylor (1-1) struck one in a scoreless 10th inning and picked up the win over Kansas City on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This was the continuation of a game that was delayed for two hours before being suspended Aug. 7. It was suspended three pitches into the 10th inning on that day, and It took all of 12 minutes to finish when Brock Holt delivered a walkoff single. Taylor has made 10 consecutive scoreless appearances, giving up two hits and one walk while striking out 13 over 10.2 innings.

Taylor was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket prior to Friday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor didn't fare well in his last outing with the Red Sox, allowing four runs on six hits over one inning of work, but he'll get another shot in the bullpen after Heath Hembree was sent to the 10-day injured list Friday with a right elbow strain.

Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor made five appearances in his time with the Red Sox, giving up six runs on 12 hits in five innings of work. Bobby Poyner will take his place in the bullpen.

Taylor was called up for the first time by the Red Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old lefty owns a 2.91 ERA in 21.2 innings for Triple-A Pawtucket this season, striking out 32.2 percent of opposing batters while walking 10.0 percent. Travis Lakins was optioned in a corresponding move.