Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 4/13/22 1:40 PM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
This was Taylor's second multi-hit game of the season, and it included his first extra-base hit of the year. The veteran outfielder is batting a solid .286 (4-for-14) with four runs scored through five games. While he's maintained an everyday role so far, he regularly hits seventh in the order.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 4/11/22 1:34 PM

Taylor went 2-for-2 with a run scored in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was one of two Royals to muster multi-hit performances in the blowout loss. His pair of singles were his first two hits of the season, and he's added a walk and two runs scored. The center fielder should maintain a near-everyday role this season as a strong defensive player, but Kyle Isbel or Edward Olivares could draw the occasional start if they hit well. Taylor slashed .244/.297/.356 with 12 home runs, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 142 games last season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 3/30/22 10:04 AM

Taylor (hip) is starting Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor left Monday's game due to left hip tightness and was held out for Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. However, he'll start in center field and bat eighth Wednesday.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 3/29/22 4:35 PM

Taylor (hip) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Royals didn't announce the late change to the lineup, but Taylor's absence became apparent when Kyle Isbel was spotted in center field during the Mariners' first turn at the plate in the bottom of the first inning. It's unclear if Taylor suffered a setback with his left hip while warming up, or if the Royals simply decided to give him another day off as a matter of precaution.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 3/29/22 10:09 AM

Taylor (hip) will start in center field and bat seventh in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor exited early in Monday's game against the Guardians due to left hip tightness, but his inclusion in the lineup a day later seemingly implies that his removal was precautionary. After inking a two-year, $9 million contract extension in September, Taylor is projected to head into Opening Day as the Royals' primary center fielder.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 3/28/22 5:49 PM

Taylor left Monday's game against the Guardians due to hip tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Royals called Taylor's exit precautionary and are considering him day-to-day. As long as the issue doesn't take a turn for the worst, he should still be good to go by Opening Day. If he does wind up forced to miss time, Kyle Isbel and Edward Olivares could see more at-bats in the outfield.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 9/29/21 4:25 PM

Taylor signed a two-year, $9 million contract extension with the Royals on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In his first season in Kansas City, Taylor has been a decent back-end fantasy contributor with a .244 average, 14 home runs and 14 stolen bases, but his 79 wRC+ has made him less than productive at the dish from a real-life standpoint. Kansas City still deemed Taylor worthy of an extension largely due to his elite defense in center field; the 30-year-old currently ranks first among all outfielders this season in Outs Above Average, Defensive Runs Saved and Ultimate Zone Rating. He'll likely take home his first Gold Glove Award this offseason.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 9/28/21 4:58 PM

Taylor (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list ahead of Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had been away from the team since Friday, but he'll start in center field and bat eighth in Tuesday's matchup against Cleveland. Across five appearances prior to his absence, the 30-year-old went 5-for-16 with a homer, two doubles, two runs, two RBI and two stolen bases.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/24/21 1:06 PM

The Royals placed Taylor on the bereavement list Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder will miss between three and seven games, meaning he can return no sooner than Monday in Cleveland. Edward Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to temporarily fill Taylor's roster spot.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 9/20/21 6:48 PM

Taylor will sit for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in the first game of the day. Kyle Isbel takes over in center field for the evening contest.