Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 6/11/16 3:43 PM

Taylor went 3-for-5 with a double and RBI in Saturday's 8-0 victory over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
The speedy outfielder was part of the Nationals' four-run second inning, as his single plated Stephen Drew to make the score 3-0 at the time. Taylor is starting to leave his atrocious start to the season in the rearview mirror, as he's now hitting .348 (8-for-23) with three doubles and a trio of RBI to date in June. After most recently bottoming out at .146 on April 17, the 25-year-old's average has seen a 73-point boost to its current figure of .219.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 6/9/16 5:20 PM

Taylor is in the lineup, playing center field and batting ninth, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor is making his third start in the last six games, filling in for Ben Revere who is receiving a maintenance day. The 25-year-old has recorded hits in each of his last three games, two of which have been doubles. On the downside, he's also struck out six times during that span.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 6/1/16 3:51 PM

Taylor is in the lineup and batting seventh for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will get the start in center field, but the 25-year-old has struggled offensively this season, hitting .195/.235/.328 with four home runs and six RBI, so his fantasy value could be limited.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 5/21/16 10:56 AM

Taylor got the start in center field Friday and went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a 4-1 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Ben Revere continues to struggle since coming off the DL, which could allow Taylor to at least get some playing time against left-handers going forward, as he did Friday. Taylor's own .192/.234/.325 slash line doesn't exactly inspire confidence, but he is hitting a more useful .250/.300/.500 in 28 at-bats against lefties.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 5/15/16 1:34 AM

Taylor went 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of walks in the first game of a day-night doubleheader versus the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old came through in his platoon start, as he got the call against southpaw Justin Nicolino. The performance marked Taylor's first multi-hit effort since April 26 gainst the Phillies, but was also the fifth time in his last six starts that he's hit safely. Despite the success Saturday, he's still only slashing .198/.244/.315 over 111 at-bats this season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 5/14/16 10:27 AM

Taylor is starting in center field for Game 1 against the Marlins on Saturday, Byron Kerr of MASN reports.
EDGE Analysis
With left-hander Justin Nicolino on the mound for the Marlins, Taylor will slot into the lineup in center field, replacing usual starter Ben Revere. Righty Kendry Flores is slated to take the hill for the Marlins in Game 2, so Taylor will likely return to the bench for the nightcap.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 5/6/16 11:16 AM

Taylor is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, according to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will come off the bench Friday with Ben Revere back in center field for the Nationals. Taylor started in center field in 22 of the 27 games Revere missed with an oblique injury, but with Revere back on the roster, he will slot back into the fourth outfielder role moving forward. His playing time figures to take a significant hit as a result, particularly since most of his at-bats figure to come against left-handers.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 5/1/16 12:02 PM

Taylor is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, MASN's Dan Kolko reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had started in center field and led off in four of the last five games for the Nationals, but will give way to Matt den Dekker for the Sunday afternoon matchup. Taylor is just 1-for-13 at the dish over his last three games, lowering his season OBP to .218 -- an unacceptable mark for a leadoff hitter. Perhaps a day off to clear his head will get the 25-year-old back on track.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 4/29/16 11:44 PM

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Friday at the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor's third homer of the year led off the game in a contest the Nationals would go on to win. He's struggled mightily this month, as his slash line sits at .195/.232/.338.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 4/28/16 12:43 PM

Taylor is not in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor has started the last three games in center field, but he'll give way to Matt den Dekker on Thursday. Den Dekker will lead off against the Phillies' Aaron Nola.