Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 8/1/17 5:36 PM

Taylor (oblique) went 0-for-2 in a rehab game with High-A Potomac on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor served as the DH Monday and was limited to just the two at-bats, but most importantly, he escaped the contest without any mention of a setback. Taylor figures to play at least another minor-league game or two before being activated from the disabled list, but his return to the Nationals should not be far off.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 7/31/17 12:46 PM

Taylor (oblique) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Potomac on Monday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is an encouraging development, as Taylor is one step closer to returning to the big club after successfully ramping up his baseball activities over the past week. It's unclear how long he'll need on a rehab assignment, but more should be known after he gets back into game action. Barring any setbacks, a mid-August return is looking likely, while Brian Goodwin should continue to cover center field in his absence.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 7/30/17 7:03 PM

Taylor (oblique) played catch Sunday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Slowly but surely, Taylor is ramping up his activity. He's also expected to take some dry swings soon, although no word has come forth as to exactly when that will be. Look for Brian Goodwin to continue manning center field in his stead.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 7/25/17 4:14 PM

Taylor (oblique) could begin taking light swings in a couple of days, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He continues to recover slowly from the oblique injury that landed him on the DL back on July 7. The Nationals are incredibly thin in the outfield right now, as Ryan Raburn is on the bereavement list and Chris Heisey is on the DL, so Brian Goodwin and Adam Lind have been starting next to Bryce Harper lately.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 7/19/17 11:52 AM

Taylor (oblique) is still being limited to core exercises, Pete Kerzel of MASN reports.
EDGE Analysis
After Taylor said he was hopeful to return to baseball injuries this weekend, manager Dusty Baker came out and said they are still limiting the center fielder to avoid bringing him back too soon. While no return date has been offered, the cautiousness suggests it will probably be at least until August before we see Taylor in a game again.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 7/15/17 4:21 PM

Taylor (oblique) said he's progressing and hoping to resume some baseball activities Saturday, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The training staff will have the final say as to what Taylor is allowed to do, but the outfielder thinks he's fine to throw and perhaps hit off a tee despite being just nine days removed from suffering the injury. Taylor was hitting surprisingly well despite a 31.2 percent K-rate before going down, and it's a near certainty that he will return to an everyday role in center once healthy.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 7/7/17 3:36 PM

Taylor was placed on the 10-day DL with a right oblique strain Friday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder was lifted from Thursday's game in the fourth inning with the injury and the team wasted little time in putting him on the DL just prior the All-Star break. The initial hope is that Taylor will be able to use the upcoming off days to rest up and join the team shortly after they return to action next weekend against Atlanta. Brian Goodwin will take over as the primary centerfielder in his absence, though Chris Heisey -- who was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding move -- could see some playing time as well.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 7/7/17 9:10 AM

Taylor will be placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a mild right oblique strain, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The center fielder left Thursday's game in the fourth inning -- perhaps as a result of that extended "rain" delay. As for Taylor, he'd been dealing with oblique pain for some time, perhaps the injury being the cause of his two-game breather in late June. This may take more than the minimum 10-day DL stay to get right, so this could open up some work in the meantime for Wilmer Difo, and Brian Goodwin should continue patrolling a starting spot until Jayson Werth (toe) resurfaces. During his impending absence, Chris Heisey (biceps) will be activated to take his place on the roster.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 7/6/17 11:26 PM

Taylor (undisclosed) exited Thursday's game against the Braves in the fourth inning, MASN's Dan Kolko reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brian Goodwin has taken over in center field in place of Taylor and Ryan Raburn has entered the game out in left. The Nationals have yet to announce the cause behind Taylor's early departure Thursday, but Kolko did note that the speedy outfielder ran gingerly to first base on a groundout. More updates on Taylor's status figure to be made available late Thursday or early Friday.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 7/4/17 9:51 AM

Taylor went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
His eighth-inning blast, Taylor's 12th homer of the year, broke a scoreless tie and appeared to have the Nats lined up for the win before their near-inevitable bullpen meltdown in the top of the ninth tied it back up. The 26-year-old now carries an electric .400/.463/.829 slash line over his last 10 games with four homers, two steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI.