The Pirates activated Taylor from the paternity leave list Friday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor missed the Dodgers series this week while tending to more important matters, but he's back on the roster for a weekend set versus the Twins. He is not, however, in Friday's lineup, as Jack Suwinski will patrol center field.

The Pirates placed Taylor on the paternity list Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will likely miss the entirety of the three-game series against the Dodgers before returning for the Pirates' weekend series versus the Twins. With Ji Hwan Bae (undisclosed) also headed to the injured list, the Pirates have brought back Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Giants, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ji Hwan Bae has started in center field against two right-handers since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier this week, with Taylor getting the call versus the lone lefty. Taylor has now been on the bench versus a righty in four straight games, so he could be falling into the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Bae.

Taylor is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Ji Hwan Bae -- who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier Tuesday -- will get the start in center field. Taylor has just a .544 OPS and a 35.8 percent strikeout for Pittsburgh this season.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor started the previous four games but will receive a day off after he went 2-for-13 with a double, two runs and five strikeouts during that stretch. Jack Suwinski will shift to center field Friday while Connor Joe starts in right.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will sit out the series finale while the Pirates roll out an outfield of Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski and Connor Joe from left to right. Though Joe seems to be encroaching on Taylor's everyday role against right-handed pitching, Taylor might have bought himself a little job security by going 3-for-8 with a home run between the first two games of the series with Chicago.

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor had only three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- across his first 102 plate appearances, but he managed his first homer of the campaign in the fourth inning. He remains Pittsburgh's primary center fielder, though he has just a 65 wRC+ with three stolen bases.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will receive a breather for the day game after he went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts while making a pair of starts in center field over the first two games of the series. Jack Suwinski will replace Taylor as the Pirates' starting center fielder Wednesday.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will hit the bench for Sunday's series finale after he manned center field both of the previous two days while going 0-for-5 with a walk. Jack Suwinski replaces Taylor in the lineup as the Pirates' starting center fielder.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will take a seat for the series finale after he had manned center field in each of the past three games while going 1-for-9 with two walks. Jack Suwinski will cover center field Wednesday and will be flanked by Connor Joe in left field and Edward Olivares in right field.