Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 9/30/23 2:36 AM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with one triple, a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor's second-inning homer was his 21st of the season and lifted the Twins' lead to three. He later added a triple in the win. Prior to Friday, Taylor had gone 1-for-22 since returning on Sept. 18 from a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring injury. In 352 at-bats over 128 games this season, Taylor is now hitting .222/.276/.446 with 21 homers, 51 RBI, 46 runs and 13 steals.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Tue 9/19/23 2:43 PM

Taylor is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor started Monday in his first contest back from the injured list, but he will sit this one out. Willi Castro will patrol center field for the Twins.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 9/18/23 5:12 PM

Taylor (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor spent just over two weeks on the IL with a hamstring strain and will jump right back into the starting lineup Monday against the Reds, batting ninth while starting in center field. The 32-year-old is hitting just .229 on the season but has been a useful fantasy contributor with 20 home runs and 13 stolen bases over 120 games.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 9/13/23 1:18 PM

Taylor (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Twins' Sept. 14-20 road trip, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The precise day Taylor will return is not clear, but he is eligible to be activated at any time. Taylor has missed most of this month with a right hamstring strain, and it appears he'll rejoin the Twins without going out on a rehab assignment first.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 9/3/23 1:11 PM

The Twins placed Taylor on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota reinstated utility man Willi Castro (oblique) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, and he and Andrew Stevenson could end up picking up most of the starts in center field while Taylor is on the shelf. With 20 home runs and 13 stolen bases on the campaign, Taylor has been a solid source of counting stats from the bottom of the Minnesota lineup when healthy this season, but he may not have an everyday role waiting for him once activated. Byron Buxton (hamstring, knee) could beat Taylor back from the IL and may get the opportunity to serve as Minnesota's primary center fielder upon his return after having previously been limited to designated-hitter duties all season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 9/3/23 12:09 AM

Taylor (hamstring) is likely to be placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game versus the Rangers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor aggravated a right hamstring injury Saturday, and while the Twins will wait to see how he feels Sunday morning before making a decision, an IL move is expected. Willi Castro (oblique) is in line to take Taylor's roster spot and will also be an option to see action in center field while Taylor is sidelined, with Joey Gallo and Andrew Stevenson also in the mix.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 9/2/23 9:51 PM

Taylor was lifted from Saturday's game versus the Rangers in the fourth inning with a right hamstring injury, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor didn't start a couple games earlier this week because of the hamstring and appeared to aggravate the injury while scoring from second base on a single in the top of the fourth. He was removed prior to the Twins taking the field for the bottom of the fourth. It looked to be an injury which could require a stint on the injured list, but more should be known after the contest.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 8/30/23 12:02 PM

Taylor is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor went yard in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland -- his fifth home run over his last nine games -- but he'll get a breather for the series finale. Joey Gallo will patrol center field in Taylor's stead Wednesday.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 8/30/23 10:09 AM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor cut the Twins' deficit to 4-2 in the ninth inning with a solo homer off Emmanuel Clase. The long ball was Taylor's fifth in his last nine games -- he's gone 11-for-31 (.355) with a 1.267 OPS in that span. The veteran outfielder is now slashing .228/.281/.454with a career-best 20 homers, 45 RBI, 44 runs scored and 13 steals across 351 plate appearances as he continues to see regular playing time in Minnesota.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 8/27/23 7:06 PM

Taylor went 0-for-4 with two walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor wasn't able to collect a hit in his return from hamstring tightness, but he drew a walk-off walk in the 13th inning. His seven-game hitting streak ended, though the outfielder is still batting .246 (16-for-65) with seven home runs and 14 RBI over 19 games in August. It's a slight improvement on his season slash line of .225/.279/.446 through 115 contests, which has been enough for him to see the majority of playing time in center field.