Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 3/11/21 2:25 PM

Taylor was removed from the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Brewers due to back tightness, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup, and he'll be able to rest during the Royals' day off Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to action for Saturday's Cactus League matchup.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 3/11/21 1:17 PM

Taylor was scratched from the lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Brewers, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
The reason for the move is not yet clear. Erick Mejia entered the lineup in his absence, starting in left field and pushing Kyle Isbel from left to center.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 11/30/20 2:12 PM

Taylor signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the Royals on Monday, Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The deal also includes $1 million in incentives. Taylor had essentially worn out his welcome in Washington, but he still possesses a mildly interesting combination of power and speed and Kansas City is as good of a landing spot as he could have hoped for. He will be competing with other toolsy reclamation projects like Franchy Cordero and Edward Olivares for playing time, so it's conceivable he could eclipse 400 plate appearances for the first time since 2017. More likely, he will be the Royals' fourth outfielder, getting most of his starts against left-handed pitchers.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 10/15/20 11:47 AM

Taylor cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Nationals deemed Taylor surplus to requirements, and he'll test his luck on the open market rather than remain with the organization in a minor-league capacity. Taylor was a serviceable enough player during his seven years in Washington but fits best in a bench role, as he's only once finished a season with a wRC+ above 80.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 9/21/20 3:30 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor looked as though he might have an opportunity to serve as an everyday outfielder after Adam Eaton (finger) was shut down for the season Sept. 17, but he's only drawn two starts in the Nationals' subsequent six games. Instead, the lefty-hitting Andrew Stevenson has been the primary replacement for Eaton, and he should continue filling the larger portion of a platoon with Taylor during the final week of the regular season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/18/20 3:11 PM

Taylor will sit for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor seemingly lines up as the primary right fielder down the stretch, with Adam Eaton done for the year with a broken finger, though it will be Andrew Stevenson at the position in this game. Taylor hasn't done much of note at the plate this season, though his .694 OPS (the product of a .208/.250/.444 slash line) is actually good for the second-highest mark of his seven-year career.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 9/5/20 8:17 AM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
After going 0-for-3 in the matinee, Taylor made an impact in the nightcap, driving in two with a third-inning double and then bunting home the eventual winning run in the seventh. Taylor started both games of the twin bill in right field with Juan Soto sidelined, and while an MRI on Soto's elbow came back clean Friday, Taylor could be in line for some consistent short-term playing time while the young slugger heals up.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/4/20 12:03 AM

Taylor went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Thursday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor entered the game for Adam Eaton (knee) in the fifth inning. Two innings later, he put the Nationals up 5-4 with a solo home run, his fourth long ball of the campaign. If Eaton is forced from the lineup beyond Thursday's contest, Taylor would likely slot into the starting lineup temporarily.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 9/1/20 9:18 AM

Taylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start in center field and hitting ninth with Victor Robles taking a rest, Taylor went back-to-back with Trea Turner to give the Nats a spark of life in an eventual 8-6 defeat. It was Taylor's first long ball back since the last day of July, and on the year he's slashing a woeful .190/.227/.452 through 44 plate appearances with three homers and six RBI.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 8/9/20 10:49 AM

Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will draw into the lineup in the series finale while Victor Robles rests, but the everyday role the former enjoyed to begin the season no longer exists following Juan Soto's recent return from the COVID-19 injured list. When Soto, Robles and Adam Eaton are all healthy, Taylor likely won't be in line for more than one or two starts per week.