2 years agoKansas City Royals left-hander
Josh Taylor (shoulder, back) will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The 30-year-old hasn't appeared in a big league game since May 27 after suffering a shoulder injury but experienced the back issue during his rehab. There's no timeline right now for Taylor's recovery. Before going on the shelf, the fourth-year player posted an 8.15 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and 31.3% strikeout rate with no saves or holds over 17.2 innings of work. If fantasy managers haven't dropped Taylor already, they should now.
--Spencer SeguinSource: Anne Rogers
3 years agoBoston Red Sox left-handed reliever
Josh Taylor (back) has twice had his minor league rehab assignment halted, most recently just before the All-Star break. However, skipper Alex Cora said that Taylor threw a bullpen session on Aug. 6 in Fort Myers, Fla. "It was a long one, too," Cora said. Taylor has yet to pitch for the Red Sox this year and there's no timetable for his return. In 61 appearances out of the bullpen last year, the 29-year-old had a 3.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, one save, 60 strikeouts and 23 walks in 47 2/3 innings pitched. In his three seasons in Boston, Taylor has a 3.69 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 129 K's and 44 walks in 121 outings (one start).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
3 years agoBoston Red Sox relief pitcher
Josh Taylor (back) completed a bullpen session this past Sunday. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Taylor will throw another bullpen session soon, then face live hitters. After that, he will likely be sent out on a rehab assignment. Taylor has yet to pitch in the majors this year as he's been nursing a lower back strain. He's had multiple bumps in the road during his recovery, but seems to be on a positive trajectory at this point. Last year, Taylor racked up 15 holds while posting a 3.40 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
3 years agoBoston Red Sox relief pitcher
Josh Taylor (back) is expected to pitch out of the bullpen at Triple-A Worcester on both Friday and Saturday, throwing one inning in each game. The 29-year-old has been out all year due to a back strain, but if all goes well this weekend, we could see him back with the Red Sox soon. The left-hander was one of the Red Sox's primary relievers in 2021. He appeared in 61 games and pitched to a 3.40 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP while compiling 15 holds and a save.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: MASS Live
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