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Picks up first win Taylor (1-2) retired all four batters faced to earn the victory in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over Cleveland.

Impact Taylor made quick work of Cleveland hitters, retiring all four in just 11 pitches. This comes after the high-wire act he pulled Friday when Cleveland loaded the bases off him with three weak-contact hits. With two outs, manager Dusty Baker left Taylor in, and the pitcher rewarded the manager by striking out Harold Ramirez on a 2-2 slider. Since coming off the injured list, the second-year lefty has a 1.38 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 17 strikeouts and four walks over 13 innings. Baker has navigated a bullpen without much surety beyond closer Ryan Pressly, but Taylor appears to be emerging as a late-inning option.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3

Yuli Gurriel scored on a two-out error by pitcher Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the skidding Cleveland Indians 4-3 and complete a four-game...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa keys Astros' big inning in 6-3 win over Indians

Carlos Correa had an RBI double to spark Houston's four-run third inning and the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes second loss Taylor (0-2) allowed an unearned run in one-third of an inning in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Detroit.

Impact In the bottom of the 10th, Akil Baddoo was Detroit's initial runner, and he moved to third on a groundout before scoring on a sacrifice bunt that stuck Taylor with the loss. The southpaw still has a decent 3.17 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 14.2 innings. He's added three blown saves and two holds in 16 appearances, mainly in a low-leverage role.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grossman's 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over Astros

Robbie Grossman’s squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss Taylor (0-1) allowed three runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss versus Boston on Thursday.

Impact Kyle Tucker dropped J.D. Martinez's sacrifice fly to tack an unearned run on Taylor's line. Enoli Paredes (shoulder) then allowed two inherited runners to score, which was enough to stick Taylor with a loss as his first decision this season. The southpaw has a 5.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB across nine innings this year. He's collected two holds and two blown saves in 11 outings, but he'll likely see mostly low-leverage work.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Astros 12-8, avoid sweep as Martinez homers

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JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mops up in loss Taylor allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Boston.

Impact This was Taylor's first appearance since being activated from the injured list. He had been on the IL since mid-April due to a sprained ankle. Houston's bullpen has had a few blowups within the last two weeks, so Taylor could emerge with a high-leverage or setup role if he can get outs consistently.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from injured list The Astros are activating Taylor (ankle) from the injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Red Sox , Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Taylor was placed on the injured list in mid-April with a severely sprained ankle. The southpaw has been rehabbing at Triple-A Sugar Land during the past week and will now rejoin the Astros' bullpen Monday against Boston.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez expected to start for the Red Sox against Astros

The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Monday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snell scheduled to start for San Diego against Houston

The Padres will start Blake Snell on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack Greinke

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to throw two innings Taylor (ankle) is expected to throw two innings in his next rehab outing, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Taylor has tossed one inning in each of his first three rehab appearances, and he's posted a 6.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP during that time. Taylor will apparently build up his innings count during his next outing, but he could return to the major-league bullpen shortly after if things go as planned.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish, Padres to face Odorizzi, Astros

The Astros will send Jake Odorizzi to the mound Saturday and the Padres will give Yu Darvish the start

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers in action against the Astros after Kershaw's strong showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Clayton Kershaw

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros look to end 3-game losing streak against Dodgers

Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts rehab assignment Taylor (ankle) allowed one hit over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact Taylor kicked off his rehab assignment and could return to Houston at some point next week, given that relievers don't need to build up pitch counts. Houston's bullpen, which played a significant negative role during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Rangers this weekend, could use the help.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

Houston's Altuve puts 16-game hit streak on the line against Rangers

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with Rangers

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with Rangers

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve takes 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

Altuve takes a 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maldonado's 3 RBIs lead Astros over A's 8-4 and into 1st

Martín Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland 8-4  to move ahead of the Athletics for the AL West lead

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearing rehab assignment Manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that Taylor (ankle) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment "in the next couple days," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Taylor was carted off the field in mid-April due to a severely sprained right ankle and has now been sidelined for over a month. However, the left-hander appears to be nearing his return to the major-league bullpen. Taylor is unlikely to need much time to build up once he begins his rehab assignment.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros play Oakland, look to build on Greinke's strong performance

Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Zack Greinke

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Athletics

Altuve takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Athletics

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS