Gray scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Los Angeles
The Reds will send Sonny Gray to the mound Saturday and the Dodgers plan to give Max Scherzer the startSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS TAYLOR #3 - LEFT FIELDER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
4 HR •
23 RBI •
.202 AVG
4 HR
23 RBI
.202 AVG
Expected to return Saturday Taylor (neck) said the plan is for him to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Taylor is not in the starting nine for the sixth consecutive game Friday, but it sounds like the utility man is nearing a return to action. While he's tentatively scheduled to play Saturday, the Dodgers will likely be cautious with the utility man during the final two weeks of the season in the hopes of having him at 100 percent for the postseason.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Friday Taylor (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for the sixth straight game Friday against the Reds.
Impact Taylor initially played through the neck issue last week, but he's now out of the starting nine for the sixth consecutive contest. The utility man was deemed available off the bench Wednesday, so that seems likely to be the case again Friday, at least until the Dodgers provide an additional update. Gavin Lux draws the start in left field against right-hander Luis Castillo to open the series.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler, Dodgers to face Castillo, Reds
The Reds are expected to send Luis Castillo to the mound Friday and the Dodgers will give Walker Buehler the startSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Absence continues Wednesday Taylor (neck) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact It's the fifth straight absence for Taylor as he continues to deal with a neck injury. According to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, the 31-year-old is available off the bench Wednesday, so he appears to be closing in on a return to the lineup. Gavin Lux is receiving another start in left field Wednesday for the Dodgers.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Tuesday Taylor (neck) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Taylor hasn't seen the field since Friday while dealing with a neck injury, and his absence will continue Tuesday. It's possible he'll require a stint on the injured list. Gavin Lux will receive another start in left field in his place.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw strikes out 5 in return, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-1
Clayton Kershaw struck out five in his first start since July 3 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 for their seventh straight home winSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Taylor (neck) remains on the bench for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Taylor has been dealing with a neck issue and hasn't played since Friday. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Taylor is unlikely to play the next two nights, and he may require a trip to the injured list, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. Gavin Lux will remain the starter in left field Monday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Max Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweepSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Sunday, as expected Taylor (necK) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's 5-4 win that Taylor was unlikely to play in the series finale, so the 31-year-old's absence from the lineup Sunday was fully expected. Taylor has now been on the bench for two straight games since injuring his neck, but the Dodgers are viewing the issue as a day-to-day concern and don't believe he's a candidate for the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to start Sunday Taylor (neck) likely won't be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Taylor didn't appear in Saturday's win over San Diego due to his neck injury, and the issue is apparently serious enough to keep him on the bench for Sunday's series finale. If he's ultimately held out of the lineup, his next chance to start will be at home against the Diamondbacks on Monday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts homers on 4-RBI night, Dodgers beat Padres 5-4
Mookie Betts hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 5-4SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting with neck injury Taylor isn't in the lineup Saturday due to a neck injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts recently revealed that Taylor has been dealing with "a neck thing," and he aggravated the injury during a leaping catch Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but he should currently be considered day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Taylor isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts revealed Friday that Taylor has been dealing with "a neck thing" recently, but the issue doesn't appear to be a concern. Cody Bellinger will start in center field while Gavin Lux takes over in left.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Playing through neck issue Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Taylor has been dealing with "a neck thing" recently, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact The issue doesn't appear to be serious, as Roberts said that the team hasn't come close to considering placing Taylor on the injured list, and the utility man has seen action in every game in September thus far. That said, it's certainly reasonable to suspect that the injury is hampering Taylor at the plate. Over his past 14 games, the 31-year-old is batting a paltry .067 (3-for-45) with 20 strikeouts in 45 at-bats.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urías earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Julio Urías pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to...SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Thursday Taylor isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Taylor has gone just 1-for-20 with a two-run homer and seven strikeouts across the last five games. Steven Souza will start in left field and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina homers, Wainwright wins as Cards beat Dodgers 5-4
Adam Wainwright pitched into the ninth inning and Yadier Molina homered, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles DodgersSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles to visit St. Louis Tuesday
The Cardinals will start J.ASEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats homer in win Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-1 win over St. Louis.
Impact The 31-year-old contributed the biggest hit in a four-run opening frame for the Dodgers, which saw them rack up five of their eight baserunners for the game. Taylor has hit a bit of a skid lately -- even with the homer Monday, he's gone just 3-for-34 in his last 10 games. The utility man has a .264/.353/.461 slash line with 20 long balls, 71 RBI, 87 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 536 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer strikes out 13, Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-1
Max Scherzer struck out 13 in his hometown and Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants beat Dodgers 3-2 in 11th on error, take NL West lead
Second baseman Trea Turner threw wildly on Buster Posey’s bases-loaded, two-out grounder in the 11th inning and a video review upheld the safe call as the San Francisco Giants beat...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager, Dodgers beat Braves 3-2; Albies' foul injures knee
Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of playoff contendersSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Tuesday Taylor is not starting Tuesday against Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Taylor went 1-for-14 with a solo homer while starting each of the previous four games. He'll take a seat Tuesday with the Dodgers back at full health, but his defensive versatility should have him back in the starting nine before too long.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Senzatela earns 1st win since June, Rockies beat Dodgers 5-0
Antonio Senzatela pitched seven sparkling innings, CAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
