Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 8/4/24 12:46 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had started in center field in each of the Pirates' last four games, but he'll likely shift back into a short-side platoon role now that the lefty-hitting Ji Hwan Bae (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday. After he was withheld from the lineup in each of the past four contests while managing knee discomfort, Bae made an appearance off the bench in Saturday's 4-2 win and checked out fine, so he'll get the green light to start in the series finale.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 7/31/24 12:26 AM

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor gave the Pirates some breathing room with his sixth-inning homer. He's doubled his homer total for the year over the last two days, hitting one in each of his last two games to give him four on the year. The veteran outfielder is up to a .209/.269/.314 slash line with 19 RBI, 26 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 216 plate appearances. If he can build on his recent improvements at the plate, Taylor will likely see an increased role.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 7/30/24 1:36 AM

Taylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor put the Pirates ahead with his ninth-inning blast. The outfielder could be in line for extra playing time after Joshua Palacios (hamstring) and Ji Hwan Bae (knee) left Monday's contest early. For the season, Taylor has a .209/.269/.299 slash line, three homers, 17 RBI, 25 runs scored and nine steals over 212 plate appearances.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 7/27/24 1:52 AM

Taylor went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor entered Friday just 1-for-15 with four walks over his last nine games. He was able to make a small impact from the bottom of the order, though his playing time will likely drop again once Bryan Reynolds returns from the bereavement list. Taylor is slashing just .200/.264/.278 with two home runs, eight steals, 13 RBI and 24 runs scored through 205 plate appearances this year.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 7/5/24 9:53 PM

Taylor went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a 14-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor tallied three singles before hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning to highlight a perfect night at the plate Friday. This outburst was a positive turnaround since he went just 5-for-34 in June and had not homered since May 11. On the season, the outfielder is hitting .210 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 21 runs scored and six stolen bases over 181 plate appearances.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 6/13/24 9:19 AM

Taylor went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor drew a rare start in center field with a righty on the mound, shifting Jack Suwinski to the bench. It also marked just the second time in five games that Taylor has started since he returned from paternity leave. However, in that span he has stolen three bases, doubling his total for the season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 6/9/24 12:27 AM

Taylor went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base Saturday against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was away from the team from Tuesday to Thursday while on paternity leave, with Saturday marking his first start since being activated. It was a productive effort, but he figures to serve in a short-side platoon role behind Jack Suwinski in center field.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 6/7/24 2:58 PM

The Pirates activated Taylor from the paternity leave list Friday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor missed the Dodgers series this week while tending to more important matters, but he's back on the roster for a weekend set versus the Twins. He is not, however, in Friday's lineup, as Jack Suwinski will patrol center field.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 6/4/24 12:41 PM

The Pirates placed Taylor on the paternity list Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will likely miss the entirety of the three-game series against the Dodgers before returning for the Pirates' weekend series versus the Twins. With Ji Hwan Bae (undisclosed) also headed to the injured list, the Pirates have brought back Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 5/23/24 10:29 AM

Taylor is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Giants, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ji Hwan Bae has started in center field against two right-handers since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier this week, with Taylor getting the call versus the lone lefty. Taylor has now been on the bench versus a righty in four straight games, so he could be falling into the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Bae.