Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 6/16/17 11:24 PM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-2 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
The homer was his eighth of the season and second in as many nights, while the steal was his fifth of the year. Taylor's now gone 10-for-25 (.400) over his last six games, and despite typically being stuck at the bottom of the Nats' order he can still supply plenty of fantasy value while he's hot.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 6/15/17 10:49 PM

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor flashes fantasy promise but has struggled with game-to-game inconsistency that's likely tied to his 32.6 strikeout percentage. Add his unsustainably high .357 BABIP, and it could prove difficult for the outfielder to maintain his respectable .261/.295/.461 slash line. Still, there are plenty of settings where his counting stats are serviceable, and being attached to an elite offense is a nice virtual buoy.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 6/14/17 1:55 PM

Taylor is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He has started the last 25 games, hitting .258/.294/.454 with four home runs and two steals over the last 97 at-bats. Brian Goodwin will get the start in center field and hit seventh.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 6/13/17 10:01 AM

Taylor went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
It's been feast or famine for Taylor lately, as he has four multi-hit performances and six hitless ones in his last 11 games. His .733 OPS so far this season would still be a career best, but the 26-year-old's woeful plate discipline will make it difficult for him to maintain that pace over the summer.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 6/5/17 10:59 AM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the A's.
EDGE Analysis
It's his second homer and third multi-hit performance in the last five games, and Taylor has a .350/.435/.750 slash line with six runs and four RBI over that stretch. With Jayson Werth (toe) currently out of action, Taylor could be a candidate to move into the two-hole for a few games, potentially making him an even more appealing DFS option.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 6/3/17 1:13 PM

Taylor went 2-for-5 in Friday's rout of the A's, hitting a solo home run in the second inning and scoring on a double in the seventh.
EDGE Analysis
He continues to put up strong numbers in center field for the Nats, and Taylor now has a .311/.346/.595 slash line with five homers, 12 RBI and 13 runs in his last 19 games. Even hitting towards the bottom of the order, Washington's offense is more than dangerous enough to supply Taylor with regular run-producing opportunities, giving him a solid fantasy floor despite a 33.1 percent strikeout rate on the season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 5/31/17 8:00 AM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old has stepped up since Adam Eaton (knee) was lost for the season, and Taylor now has a .298/.336/.500 slash line with four homers, three steals, 14 RBI and 15 runs in 27 games since taking over as the Nats' starting center fielder, His batting average is likely due for some regression given his 6:38 BB:K in 104 at-bats over that stretch, but his power and speed should allow him to maintain some fantasy value regardless.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 5/28/17 12:01 PM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
He's now homered in back-to-back games, giving Taylor four long balls on the year, and the 26-year-old is now slashing .296/.337/.543 in May. His 34.2 percent strikeout rate makes it unlikely he'll be able to keep hitting for a high batting average, but he should be able to supply solid power and speed numbers as the Nats' starting center fielder.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 5/26/17 9:41 PM

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Friday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor blasted his third bomb of the campaign to break a 1-1 tie that the Nationals would never relinquish. He's been a disappointing fantasy option this year, as evidenced by his .266/.302/.431 slash line.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 5/17/17 4:28 PM

Taylor is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor has thrived in his newfound full-time role in center field, as he's batted .328 with eight extra-base hits in 15 games since claiming the spot. However, he'll get the night off despite his strong showing, with Brian Goodwin moving into the lineup to fill in for him.