Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 1/9/16 5:26 PM

Taylor could open the season as the Nationals' fourth outfielder after the team traded for Ben Revere on Friday, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old Taylor was gaining steam as a fantasy sleeper in recent months, with many envisioning an everyday role in center field and perhaps atop the batting order. However, the acquisition of Revere hurts Taylor outlook for playing time considerably. Increased time could always open up if there is an injury, but Taylor may play primarily against lefties to start.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 10/3/15 12:07 PM

Taylor is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
Bryce Harper will play center field with Matt den Dekker starting in right field in the first half of Saturday's twin bill. Look for Taylor to be available off the bench and likely start the nightcap.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 9/28/15 6:53 PM

Taylor went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's 5-1 victory over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor had been mired in a 1-for-14 slump coming into the Monday's contest, so the two hits were a welcome development. It was only Taylor's third multi-hit outing of a September that has seen him hit just .195, his second-lowest monthly batting average in 2015. The 24-year-old outfielder certainly showed promise at the plate over his first full season in the majors, demonstrating some pop with the bat and stealing 16 bags in the process. However, until he improves on his robust 31.2 strikeout rate, Taylor will likely struggle to thoroughly fulfill his considerable potential.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 9/27/15 11:33 AM

Taylor is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor's injuries came more from a soreness due to repeated dives in Friday's game than a tangible a injury, so it's unsurprising he's coming back after only one game missed. He's batting leadoff and pushing the Nationals outfield back to the usual alignment, with Bryce Harper at right field.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 9/26/15 2:12 PM

Taylor's absence Saturday relates to a sore knee and hamstring, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor reportedly dove multiple times in Friday's contest, likely resulting in the soreness he's suffering from Saturday. It sounds as though the issues are minor in nature, and he should be back in the lineup within the next couple days. Matt den Dekker will enter the lineup in his place, while Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth will both shift to accommodate the change.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 9/26/15 1:00 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor is coming off a 0-for-4 night at the dish Friday, dropping his season batting line to .233/.285/.366. After four straight starts in center field, he'll get the day off Saturday, with Bryce Harper shifting to center field, Jayson Werth moving to right, and Matt den Dekker entering the lineup in left.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/18/15 3:36 PM

Taylor is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
After starting seven games in a row, Taylor will get a day off Friday. Jayson Werth will slide over to right field, Bryce Harper will man the center field duties, and Matt den Dekker will draw the start in left field in his absence.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/11/15 3:39 PM

Taylor (knee) is in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was held out of Wednesday's contest as he dealt with an "extremely swollen" left knee, but the issue appears to have subsided enough to allow him back into the lineup Friday. He'll man the center field duties and bat seventh.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 9/9/15 5:05 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets due to an "extremely swollen" left knee, Mark Zuckerman of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor's knee issue flared up Wednesday, and he'll miss at least that contest as a result. In his place, the Nationals will shift Bryce Harper over to center field, Jayson Werth over to right and Matt den Dekker will receive the start in left.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 9/6/15 11:23 AM

Taylor (knee) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor skipped each of the last four contests because of a sore right knee, but he'll finally rejoin his teammates Sunday. In his return, the 24-year-old will man center field and bat eighth.