Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 5/6/19 5:05 PM

Taylor (wrist) is not starting Monday against Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor left Saturday's game against the Phillies with a jammed wrist and sat out Sunday's contest. The wrist issue is likely the reason for his absence Monday, as he's presumably still ahead of Andrew Stevenson in the pecking order as the third outfielder with Juan Soto sidelined with back spasms.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 5/5/19 1:24 PM

Taylor (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies and isn't likely to be available off the bench, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Both Taylor and Matt Adams (shoulder) underwent MRIs on Sunday, but manager Dave Martinez wasn't able to reveal the results for either player, per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post. Adams' injury must have been the more significant of the two, as he was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to the series finale. The Nationals should have a better read on Taylor's situation ahead of Monday's series opener in Milwaukee, with another roster move perhaps on tap if it's determined Taylor's setback is more than a day-to-day situation.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 5/4/19 11:58 PM

Taylor (wrist) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor jammed his left wrist on a dive attempt during Saturday's game, though preliminary X-rays came back negative. Andrew Stevenson should see action in left field should Taylor be forced to miss any time, since Juan Soto (back) is on the injured list.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 5/4/19 9:02 PM

Taylor exited Saturday's game against the Phillies with a jammed left wrist, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had his left wrist get caught underneath him on a dive attempt during the second inning, causing him to leave the game a couple innings later. Victor Robles took over in center field for the Nationals.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 5/2/19 9:43 AM

Taylor got the start in center field and hit eighth during Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals, going 0-for-4 and leaving four men on base.
EDGE Analysis
With Juan Soto (back) sidelined, the 28-year-old entered the lineup as Victor Robles shifted to right field and Adam Eaton to left, but Taylor didn't take advantage of his opportunity. He's now slashing .158/.304/.211 through 12 games since recovering from a preseason knee injury, and while the Nats might use Howie Kendrick in an outfield corner instead if Soto's back spasms linger, Taylor's defense should earn him more starts despite his struggles at the plate.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 4/14/19 10:41 AM

Taylor is starting in center field and batting ninth in Sunday's series finale against the Pirates, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was activated from the injured list last Monday and went 0-for-1 with a walk as a defensive replacement Wednesday in his lone action thus far. The 28-year-old suffered left knee and hip sprains towards the end of spring training but fortunately only missed the first couple weeks of the regular season. Taylor should see occasional starts as the team's fourth outfielder, with Juan Soto, Victor Robles and Adam Eaton entrenched in their starting roles.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 4/8/19 3:24 PM

Taylor (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor, who has been on the shelf all season with a right knee/hip sprain, has been cleared to rejoin the big club ahead of Monday's series opener against the Phillies after completing a brief minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg, going 3-for-16 (.188) with a solo home run in four games played. Now that he's healthy, the 28-year-old figures to fill a reserve outfield role for the Nationals. Andrew Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Fresno in a corresponding move.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 4/3/19 12:54 PM

Taylor (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was originally expected to kick off his rehab assignment Friday. It sounds like the speedy outfielder could return sometime next week after playing in a few rehab games. Once healthy, he should fill a reserve outfield role for the Nationals.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 4/2/19 4:53 PM

Taylor (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Friday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor didn't have an official timetable when he was first placed on the injured list, but it now appears that his absence won't be a particularly long one. He could return sometime next week after a few rehab games.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 3/28/19 1:55 PM

Taylor (knee) is without a timetable to return, but general manager Mike Rizzo said he does not expect it to be a "really long-term" absence, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
This wasn't necessarily a ringing endorsement that we would see Taylor return in short order. He was placed on the 10-day IL and it sounds like knee injury could sideline him through April. In the meantime, Andrew Stevenson will serve as the Nationals' fourth outfielder.