Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 2/11/25 5:58 PM

Taylor signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the White Sox on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old Taylor is coming off the worst season of his career at the plate, during which he slashed .193/.253/.290 with five homers, 21 RBI and 12 stolen bases across 300 plate appearances with the Pirates. That being said, he still boasts one of the best center-field gloves in the majors, which should be enough to buy him regular playing time and cause Luis Robert to work as a DH more often in 2025.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 9/26/24 9:07 AM

The Pirates released Taylor on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was booted from the 40-man roster earlier this week and has now been cut loose. The veteran outfielder will head into free agency after hitting just .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances for the Pirates this season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 9/24/24 2:41 PM

The Pirates designated Taylor for assignment Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had started just one of the previous 13 games and will finish the year slashing only .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances. The 33-year-old's roster spot will be absorbed by Joshua Palacios.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 9/9/24 2:41 PM

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor has started consecutive games with lefties on the mound, though he hasn't been in the lineup against a right-hander since Aug. 25. He did manage to pop his fifth home run of the season and first since July 30 with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound Sunday.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 9/1/24 12:53 PM

Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Though he'll enter the lineup for the series finale, Taylor didn't start in any of the previous three contests and looks like he'll operate mainly as a fourth or fifth outfielder moving forward. With Andrew McCutchen returning from the injured list Friday and taking back primary duties at designated hitter, Oneil Cruz is now likely to see the bulk of his starts in center field moving forward, closing off Taylor's main path to playing time.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 8/27/24 4:38 PM

Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Tuesday's game versus the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was placed on outright waivers Sunday, but he went unclaimed and will remain on the Pirates' active roster for the time being. Oneil Cruz's move to center field for Pittsburgh is imminent, but he will serve as the designated hitter for the second game in a row Tuesday while Taylor patrols center field.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 8/25/24 6:01 PM

The Pirates placed Taylor on outright waivers on Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will now be available to be claimed by the 29 other teams in the league, though he may not have many suitors based on his .196/.257/.284 slash line over 250 at-bats in 100 games with the Pirates this season. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, the outfieler will either report to Triple-A Indianapolis or be released outright.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 8/24/24 2:09 PM

Taylor is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor has struck out in 11 of his last 18 plate appearances, and he will sit for a second straight game. Ji Hwan Bae will start in center field and bat ninth.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 8/23/24 2:39 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
After starting seven of the Pirates' last eight games, Taylor will take a seat Friday. In his place, Ji Hwan Bae will bat ninth and play center field.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 8/13/24 5:36 PM

Taylor is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor started the previous six games but will receive a day off after going 6-for-23 with two walks, two doubles and three runs during that span. Ji Hwan Bae will take over in center field and bat ninth Tuesday in San Diego.