CHRIS TAYLOR NEWS

Dodgers Roster News: Chris Taylor Heads to IL, Andre Jackson Traded, More A full slate of roster moves and injury updates.

JUNE 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heading to injured list Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Taylor (knee) is going on the 10-day injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction should be retroactive to a few days ago, which would allow the 32-year-old to be activated as early as next weekend. According to Ardaya, the skipper indicated the bone bruise in Taylor's right knee hasn't gotten any worse since he suffered the injury June 16, but there's also been minimal improvement. Yonny Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Sunday Taylor (knee) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts indicated Friday that Taylor could have a chance to rejoin the lineup Sunday, but the utility man will instead be held out of the starting nine for a seventh straight game due to bone bruise in his right knee. The Dodgers have a team day off Monday, and the 32-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener versus the Rockies.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to lineup Sunday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Friday's game versus the Astros that Taylor (knee) will be limited to bench duties over the next two games before having a chance...

Impact Taylor has not been able to start since suffering a bone bruise in his right knee last Friday against the Giants. The versatile 32-year-old will be out of the lineup for the next two contests, but it's a positive development that Taylor should be in the starting nine for the Dodgers by the early portion of next week.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Taylor (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Astros, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor will miss another contest as he continues to nurse a bone bruise in his right knee. Michael Busch will draw another start at third base and bat ninth against Houston.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Taylor (knee) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Taylor appeared as a pinch hitter Tuesday but hasn't started a game since last Friday due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Michael Busch is handling third base and batting ninth Wednesday with Max Muncy (hamstring) also currently sidelined.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as pinch hitter Taylor went 0-for-1 in a 2-0 win over the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact Taylor left last Friday's game with a bone bruise in his right knee and hasn't started since. Promisingly, the utility man was able to pinch hit Tuesday, flying out to left field in the ninth inning. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Taylor is unlikely to return to the starting lineup before this weekend, but he'll be available off the bench in the meantime.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Provides Injury Updates on Max Muncy, Chris Taylor There is good news on the injury front for Max Muncy and Chris Taylor.

JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could be available off bench Taylor (knee) told reporters before the game versus the Angels that he received a cortisone shot and a PRP injection, and he could be available off the bench for Tuesday's affair,...

Impact Taylor has not been able to return to the lineup since leaving Friday's game against the Giants with his knee contusion. The versatile utility player is out of the lineup again for Tuesday's bout against the Halos, but his possible availability off the bench suggests he's not far from returning to the lineup barring a setback.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Tuesday Taylor (knee) will sit Tuesday versus the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Taylor will miss a third straight game as he continues to nurse a bruised right knee, but he was spotted getting reps on the field before the game according to Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com, so he's likely nearing a return in the near future. Lefty bat Michael Busch will draw another start at third base and bat ninth Tuesday against southpaw Reid Detmers and the Angels.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Chris Taylor and Wife Mary Announce First Child is On the Way Chris Taylor joins the likes of Max Muncy, Mookie Betts and Evan Phillips as Dodger players that have welcomed a baby Dodger into the world,...

JUNE 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Remains out Sunday Taylor (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor hasn't been able to play since leaving Friday's game against the Giants with a bruise on his right knee. The outfielder will miss at least one more game while recovering, and Michael Busch gets the start at third base with Jason Heyward lined up in right field.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: LA Announces Roster Moves; Latest on Chris Taylor The Dodgers did a little house cleaning on Saturday.

JUNE 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Remains out Saturday Taylor (knee) isn't starting Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Taylor had to leave Friday's contest after experiencing pain in his right knee, and the issue appears to still be lingering Saturday. Michael Busch will start at the hot corner in Taylor's place and bat eighth.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' David Peralta, Chris Taylor exit due to injuries The Los Angeles Dodgers saw a pair of players depart their Friday game against the visiting San Francisco Giants as left fielder David Peral...

JUNE 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Leaves with right knee pain Taylor left versus the Giants on Friday with right knee pain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Taylor was pinch-hit for after noticeably limping in his previous plate appearance. Michael Busch took over for Taylor in the contest. For now, Taylor should be considered day-to-day, but it's likely he'll need to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with potential injury Taylor exited Friday's game versus the Giants with an apparent injury, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor was pinch-hit for in the fourth inning, and he was seen limping to first base in his previous at-bat. The veteran infielder will likely undergo further testing, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs grand slam Thursday Taylor went 1-for-4 with a grand slam home run, a walk and two total runs in Thursday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the White Sox.

Impact The Dodgers were shut out for five frames before Taylor turned the tide of the game with a grand slam off Reynaldo Lopez in the sixth. The long ball was the 100th of his career and his fifth grand slam as a big-leaguer, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Taylor has struggled this year with a .209/.274/.460 slash line and 35.2 percent strikeout rate, but he's already hit more home runs (11) this season than he did in more than twice as many contests last year, and he's three thefts away from his third straight campaign of double-digit homers and steals.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Taylor's milestone home run salvages Dodgers series vs. White Sox Taylor hit grand slams for his first and 100th homers with L.A. The Dodgers sealed their first series win in over two weeks.

JUNE 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris Taylor Feeling Better as The Dodgers Season Goes Along Chris Taylor isn’t having a great season, but things have been better for the Dodgers utility man and should keep trending upward.

JUNE 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heads to bench for series finale Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Taylor picked up a pair of starts in both left field and at shortstop over the past four games, going 3-for-16 with a solo home run and a stolen base. He should have a fairly clear path to steady playing time versus left-handers, but he'll likely sit out against right-handed pitching more frequently when the Dodgers are at close to full strength.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches 10th home run Taylor went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Taylor kept the momentum going for the Dodgers with a leadoff homer in the top of the fourth inning to put the team up 4-0 behind a dominant Clayton Kershaw. He would later add a single to give him just his fourth multi-hit game since the start of May. The shortstop came into Thursday's matchup having gone just 3-for-16 since his two homer game on May 28 and remains a highly inconsistent bat in the Dodgers' lineup. He is, however, already up to 10 long balls on the season.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers twice Sunday Taylor went 3-for-3 with two homers and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 loss against Tampa Bay.

Impact Taylor smacked a pair of solo shots off Rays' starter Josh Fleming, loudly ending a 14-game stretch without a homer. Sunday's performance may be what Taylor needed to get back on track -- he'd gone just 5-for-36 with a .406 OPS since May 9. Overall, the 32-year-old utilityman is batting .213/.276/.500 with nine homers, 21 RBI, 20 runs scored and four stolen bases in 134 plate appearances this season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup again Taylor is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rays, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor has managed just a .125/.177/.188 batting line across his last 12 contests and now been out of the lineup for four of the last five games. Miguel Rojas will get the nod at shortstop Friday.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Taylor is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

Impact Taylor went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Wednesday's series finale versus the Twins and is batting just .186 with a .250 on-base percentage through 112 plate appearances for the season. Granted, the 32-year-old utilityman has still managed to tally seven home runs, 17 RBI, four stolen bases and 17 runs scored. He could appear off the bench at some point in Thursday's series opener at St. Louis.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE