Michael A. Taylor Drops A Single Saturday
4 years agoKansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor produced a single Saturday in a 7-1 loss to the Red Sox. Taylor ended up going 1-for-4 at the plate. He now has hits in his last three contests. The outfielder is batting .233 to go along with five home runs and 22 RBI. He stepped to the plate 227 times in 2021. Despite success at the dish in his last three games, Taylor, during his previous seven games, carries a .148 batting average and has struck out 12 times.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Michael A. Taylor Scratched On Saturday
4 weeks agoChicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor (elbow) was scratched from Saturday's contest due to right elbow inflammation. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the severity of the injury is not clear. Wilfred Veras replaced Taylor in the lineup and covered right field. Earlier in the offseason, the White Sox signed the 33-year-old to a one-year $1.95 million contract. Last season, Taylor logged 113 contests with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across this stint, the veteran outfielder held a .193/.253/.290 slash line with nine doubles, one home run, and 12 stolen bases. He generated a strong 11.6 percent barrel rate but held a high 35.0 percent strikeout rate. However, Taylor was graded as an elite defender as he placed in 96th percentile in range and 83rd percentile in arm strength. When healthy, Taylor should have a depth role in the Chicago outfield.
Source: Daryl Van Schouwen
Source: Daryl Van Schouwen
Michael Taylor, White Sox Agree To Deal
2 months agoFree-agent outfielder Michael Taylor and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Taylor became a free agent last September when he was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now he'll be heading to the American League Central to compete for an Opening Day roster spot in spring training. The 33-year-old veteran has primarily been an asset for his defense and speed during his 11 seasons in the big leagues with four different teams. He really struggled in 2024 with the Bucs, slashing .193/.253/.290 with a career-worst .543 OPS, five home runs, 21 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 35 runs scored in 113 games and 300 plate appearances. In Chicago, he'll be competing for a bench spot behind outfielders Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Benintendi, Oscar Colas, Dominic Fletcher and Austin Slater. You can avoid Taylor in fantasy.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Pirates Designate Rowdy Tellez, Michael Taylor For Assignment
6 months agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael Taylor for assignment on Tuesday and recalled infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis in corresponding moves. The Pirates have decided to move on from a couple of veterans with the end of the 2024 regular season quickly approaching on Sunday. The 29-year-old Tellez has really struggled of late and will finish his season with a .243/.299/.392 slash line, a below-average .691 OPS, 13 home runs and 56 RBI in 131 games played for the Bucs. Connor Joe and Billy Cook figure to split first-base duties the rest of the week. Taylor, 33, hit a lowly .193/.253/.290 with five home runs, 21 RBI and 12 stolen bases in a reserve role in Pittsburgh.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates
Michael A. Taylor Placed On Waivers
7 months agoPittsburgh Pirates outfielder Michael A. Taylor has been placed on outright waivers by the organization. This comes after Taylor went 1-for-3 during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. This news shouldn't shock anyone considering Taylor is hitting under .200 with four home runs and 20 RBI this season. He was signed to a one-year deal over the offseason. Now, Taylor gets a chance to join a contending team via waiver claim ahead of the postseason cut-off. It's uncertain who the Pirates will have take over the spot on the 26-man roster.
Source: Robert Murray
Source: Robert Murray
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