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.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 6/24/17 1:14 PM

Taylor (undisclosed) is starting in center field and batting eighth Saturday against the Reds, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor is good to go after missing the last two games with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old, who is slashing .260/.294/.465 with eight homers and seven stolen bases in 60 games (211 plate appearances) this season, will face Homer Bailey in his return to the starting lineup.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 6/23/17 3:22 PM

Taylor (undisclosed) is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury after being scratched from Wednesday's game against the Marlins. It's unclear how long the injury will keep him sidelined at this point, but Wilmer Difo was recalled from Triple-A and will start in his place in center field for Friday's series opener.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 6/21/17 11:15 AM

Manager Dusty Baker said Taylor is "a little injured," but would not reveal more, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was scratched from Wednesday's lineup, replaced by Brian Goodwin in center with Ryan Raburn slotting into left field. Baker did say the team knew Tuesday that Taylor's availability for the series finale could be jeopardized as a result of the issue, but he did not elaborate further. The Nats begin a four-game set with the Reds on Friday.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 6/21/17 10:51 AM

Taylor has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A reason for his scratch was not immediately provided. Brian Goodwin is now slated to play center field as Ryan Raburn slots into the lineup in left, batting seventh.