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Re-ups with Seattle The Mariners re-signed Taylor to a minor-league contract Jan. 15.

Impact Taylor inked a minor-league deal with the Mariners last April but never appeared in a game for them or anyone else last season. Slated to turn 35 next week, Taylor hasn't played in the majors since 2020 and will simply serve as minor-league catching depth.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Reds designated Taylor for assignment Monday.

Impact Taylor's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for lefty pitcher Reiver Sanmartin, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Pirates. After being claimed off waivers from Cleveland in the spring, the 31-year-old Taylor has played exclusively for Louisville in 2021, slashing .234/.341/.335 across 233 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Taylor was designated for assignment Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor was informed Sunday that he won't make Cleveland's Opening Day squad, and he was cast off the 40-man roster Saturday to help make room for Oliver Perez and Ben Gamel. It's unclear whether he'll be claimed off waivers with just under a week remaining until Opening Day.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster Taylor was informed Sunday that he won't be on Cleveland's Opening Day roster, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 31-year-old was never a likely bet to open the season with Cleveland since Roberto Perez and Austin Hedges have remained healthy in camp. Taylor figures to be the top option for a promotion if Perez or Hedges face any injury issues this season.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Cleveland Taylor was optioned to the Indians' alternate training site Wednesday.

Impact Taylor saw minimal playing time as the third catcher with the major-league club, but he should get some more consistent work at alternate camp and could return to the active roster if injuries occur. The 30-year-old hit just .048 with nine strikeouts over 21 at-bats to begin the season.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for resting Perez Taylor will start at catcher and bat ninth Sunday against the Tigers.

Impact Taylor will be making his seventh start of the season while top backstop Roberto Perez receives a routine day off. Over 21 plate appearances this season, Taylor has managed only one hit.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE