Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 9/30/19 12:24 AM

Taylor went 2-for-2 with a run scored and two stolen bases in the Nationals' 8-2 win over the Indians on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor relieved Juan Soto in left field midway through the game and practically had a perfect day as he was flawless at the plate and took advantage on the base path, stealing two bags while Mike Clevinger was on the mound. The 28-year-old caps off the regular season with a .250/.305/.364 slashline and had just one home run and three RBI in 97 plate appearances. He will serve as an option off the bench for the Nationals as they attempt to win their first World Series in franchise history.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 9/26/19 10:17 PM

Taylor went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Thursday's victory over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor launched his first home run of the season with a 390-foot shot off Jason Vargas in the second inning. He also doubled in the fourth and singled in the seventh. The 28-year-old outfielder was recalled from Triple-A Harrisburg on Sept. 3. Across 51 games in the majors, Taylor is batting .233/.290/.337.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 9/3/19 1:43 PM

Taylor was recalled from Triple-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was demoted to Double-A at the end of June after struggling to a .211 average over 43 games in the majors, but he'll get another chance in the big leagues after rosters expanded Sunday. Wilmer Difo was also included in this round of callups.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 6/28/19 12:57 PM

Taylor was optioned to Double-A Harrisburg on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor went 3-for-20 while starting only four games in June, so it's no surprise to see him headed to Triple-A. The 28-year-old has a .211/.277/.276 slash line in 85 plate appearances this season. Gerardo Parra will continue to serve as the Nationals' fourth outfielder.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 6/28/19 11:12 AM

Taylor has started only four games so far in June, going 3-for-20 with zero extra-base hits, zero walks, an RBI, two runs and two stolen bases.
EDGE Analysis
The addition of Gerardo Parra to the Nats' roster in early May has had the end result of reducing Taylor to the status of fifth outfielder with everyone healthy. Even in deep NL-only formats, the 28-year-old simply isn't seeing enough action, or doing enough with his rare opportunities, to warrant an active roster spot.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 5/27/19 11:17 AM

Taylor went 2-for-2 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Entering the contest in the sixth inning as part of a double switch, Taylor still managed to deliver his first multi-hit performance since May 9. The 28-year-old isn't seeing much playing time with the rest of the Nats' outfield healthy, coming off the bench in each of the last eight games, and his lack of productivity is a big reason why -- Taylor's still looking for his first homer on the year and has only one RBI, two steals and four runs through 28 games to go with his .236/.311/.327 slash line.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 5/12/19 3:42 PM

Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth Sunday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had been on the bench for the previous two games of the series, but he'll re-enter the outfield Sunday with Victor Robles receiving a breather. Prior to the weekend, Taylor had briefly settled into a near-everyday role, but Juan Soto's return from the 10-day injured list Saturday will likely limit Taylor to fourth-outfielder duties for the foreseeable future.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 5/8/19 12:07 PM

Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor enters the lineup for the second straight game and looks like he'll be a regular member of the outfield while Juan Soto (back) is on the injured list. Unfortunately for Taylor, it looks like he'll soon be headed back to a bench role, as Soto took swings in the batting cage Wednesday and is trending toward a return from the IL ahead of Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 5/7/19 11:31 AM

Taylor (wrist) entered Monday's game in the bottom of the fourth inning to play center field, going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
He replaced Andrew Stevenson, who checked out due to back spasms. While it's encouraging to see Taylor back in action after sitting out Sunday, he's still mired in an 0-for-18 slump at the plate that includes a brutal 1:11 BB:K, and he seems unlikely to break out of it while swinging a bat with a sore wrist.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 5/6/19 6:54 PM

Manager Dave Martinez said Taylor (wrist) is "day-to-day" and will not be placed on the injured list, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor is still nursing a wrist injury that he picked up over the weekend, which explains his absence from the lineup for a second consecutive game Monday. Fortunately, it doesn't sound like the issue is anything serious enough to require a stay on the shelf. The outfielder was able to hit and play catch prior to Monday's contest, though it's unclear if he'll be available off the bench.