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.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 9/5/15 4:09 PM

Taylor (knee) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor underwent an MRI with "good" results Friday, and hit a game-winning, pinch-hit home run in the Friday's contest, but he didn't start and will continue to sit Saturday. The fact that he was able to pinch hit is a good sign, and the young center fielder likely remains day-to-day.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/4/15 11:07 PM

Taylor launched a game-winning, three-run, pinch hit home run as the Nationals defeated the Braves in 10 innings Friday night.
EDGE Analysis
He was out of the starting lineup again after suffering knee soreness earlier in the week, but he came on to belt his 14th homer as the Nationals posted a walk-off win. He underwent an MRI earlier in the day that reportedly came back clean, so he will likely return to the lineup soon. With Denard Span out for the rest of the season, and Washington locked in a playoff race, his presence in the lineup is of critical importance.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/4/15 5:01 PM

Taylor (knee) underwent an MRI on Friday, with manager Matt Williams saying everything came back "good," Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
It appears as though Taylor could have returned to the lineup Friday after sitting out since Wednesday with right knee soreness, but Williams will play it cautiously and go with Clint Robinson.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 9/4/15 3:43 PM

Taylor (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Braves, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup after experiencing soreness in his right knee, and will now miss his third straight contest with the ailment. A return over the weekend remains possible, but in the meantime Bryce Harper will slide to center field, Jayson Werth to right field, and Clint Robinson will start in left Friday.