The Red Sox optioned Taylor to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor a southpaw reliever, made just one appearance for Pawtucket in 2018, instead spending most of the campaign at Double-A Portland. He could get his first taste of the big leagues at some point this season if the Red Sox require another left-handed option out of the bullpen.

Taylor was added to the 40-man roster by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor is one of six Boston prospects who will be protected from the Rule 5 draft following this latest move. He posted a 2-5 record with a 3.79 ERA and 37 strikeouts over 33 relief appearances (35.2 innings) with Double-A Portland in 2018 and should be in line to begin the 2019 campaign with Pawtucket.