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.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 7/1/17 4:27 PM

Taylor is starting in center field and batting leadoff Saturday against the Cardinals, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
With regular leadoff man Trea Turner (wrist) out for an extended period of time, manager Dusty Baker is giving Taylor a look at the top of the order for the first time all season. Taylor has been zoned in over the past 10 games, slashing an impressive .412/.462/.824 with three homers, four steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI. Even if he's not leading off, he should continue to see favorable placement in the batting order while he's swinging a hot bat.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 7/1/17 9:29 AM

Taylor went 2-for-3 with a walk in Friday's loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The Nats' new No. 2 hitter did get picked off first base in the third inning, but otherwise he did his job at the top of the order. Taylor now boasts a .412/.462/.824 slash line over his last 10 games with three homers, four steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 6/28/17 11:04 AM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
He's banged out at least one extra-base hit in six straight starts, and Taylor now has a scorching .462/.481/1.000 slash line with three homers, four steals, nine RBI and nine runs over that stretch. The 26-year-old's shaky plate discipline makes it likely that his .836 OPS on the year will begin to fade at some point, but as long as he's making enough contact to take advantage of his power and speed he'll have fantasy value.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 6/25/17 9:29 PM

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run shot Sunday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor's fourth-inning blast to left center accounted for all of the runs the Nationals would push across against the Reds on Sunday. The 26-year-old is now 16-for-42 (.381) with 11 extra-base hits (five home runs) and 11 RBI in his last 11 games.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 6/24/17 8:16 PM

Taylor said he was "just banged up" and needed a couple days of rest after sitting for two games earlier this week, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is great news concerning the long-term health of Taylor and fantasy owners can safely expect him to be in the starting lineup moving forward. The rest seems to have paid off, considering his 4-for-5 performance Saturday against the Reds which included two home runs and three RBI.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 6/24/17 7:57 PM

Taylor went 4-for-5 with a double, two homers, four runs and three RBI Saturday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor blasted his ninth and 10th homers of the season in a game in which the Nationals blew up offensively. Although he's been weak in terms of batting average and on-base percentage, he's been able to provide fantasy owners with a very solid .507 slugging percentage.