Wisdom, Bellinger HRs lift Cubs to 3-2 win over Dodgers
Patrick Wisdom homered for the third straight game, Cody Bellinger also went deep and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS TAYLOR #3 - LEFT FIELDER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
4 HR •
23 RBI •
.202 AVG
4 HR
23 RBI
.202 AVG
Goes deep Friday Taylor went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a loss to the Cubs on Friday.
Impact Taylor got the start in place of James Outman in left field with the Dodgers facing lefty Justin Steele. The versatile Taylor produced the first run of the game for Los Angeles with a 412-foot solo shot in the third inning. However, the utility man fanned in his second at-bat, giving him 16 strikeouts through 39 plate appearances on the season. Taylor's 41.0 percent strikeout rate is third-worst in the majors among players with at least 30 plate appearances.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs topple Dodgers 8-2 in Bellinger's return to Los Angeles
Yan Gomes homered twice, Ian Happ had four hits and three RBIs, Cody Bellinger scored in his return to Los Angeles and the Chicago Cubs beat the Dodgers 8-2 on Friday nightAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Frustrated With Early Season Struggles, Hoping to Turn it Around He’s really had a rough go early in 2023.
APRIL 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chris Taylor's strikeout woes continue as Dodgers fall to Giants Taylor has already been reduced to something of a platoon player for the Dodgers, logging most of his starts against lefties.
APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Retreats to bench Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact For the first time in a week, Miguel Rojas is back in the lineup at shortstop after overcoming a groin injury, resulting in Taylor moving to the bench. While starting each of the past six games, Taylor went 3-for-21 with two home runs and four RBI. Taylor's ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots should give him a pathway to holding down at least semi-regular playing time, though the return of Rojas undoubtedly hurts his outlook to some degree.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in loss Taylor went 1-for-3 with a homer and walk in Friday's 6-3 loss to Arizona.
Impact It's the second homer of the season for Taylor, and it came in the fourth inning off an ineffective Madison Bumgarner. The versatile infielder/outfielder has shown some power in the early portion of the calendar, but is hitting just .143 over six appearances.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting again at shortstop Taylor is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Thursday versus the Diamondbacks.
Impact Miguel Rojas is again absent due to groin tightness, so Taylor will make his third straight start at short. Miguel Vargas (thumb) is also sitting Thursday night in Arizona, with Mookie Betts covering second base.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at shortstop Tuesday Taylor will start at shortstop and bat eighth for the Dodgers on Tuesday against the Rockies.
Impact Miguel Rojas and Miguel Vargas (thumb) are both absent. Taylor belted a two-run homer in Monday's rout of Colorado, but that's his only hit through 12 plate appearances on the season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits first homer of season Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 13-4 victory over Colorado.
Impact Taylor's first hit of the season was a two-run homer that gave the Dodgers an early 2-0 lead. The versatile right-hander is expected to split time with David Peralta, James Outman and Mookie Betts in the outfield, but Taylor has drawn three straight starts after not playing in the first two games of the season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers rally for 7 runs in 5th, put chill on Rockies 13-4
Jason Heyward slammed a two-run homer as part of a seven-run rally with two outs in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 13-4 on a wind-whipped n...APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Finding Something in Swing But it Might be a Little Too Late LA Skipper likes what he’s been seeing from the utility star
MARCH 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
May have part-time role Taylor could be limited to more of a part-time role to begin 2023 with David Peralta, James Outman and Mookie Betts looking like the Dodgers' primary outfielders, Fabian Ardaya of...
Impact The left-handed bats of Peralta and Outman should have them seeing most of their chances against right-handed pitching, which likely leaves Taylor to start versus southpaws. Taylor certainly didn't help himself with a poor showing during spring training, as he hit .125 and struck out 23 times in 57 plate appearances, which tops his career-worst 35.2 percent strikeout rate from 2022. The veteran utility man should still see fairly regular at-bats between shortstop -- where Miguel Rojas is filling in with Gavin Lux (knee) out for the season -- and the outfield, but Taylor's fantasy utility could be limited unless he's able to make more consistent contact and carve out a larger role.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yet to get going this spring Taylor is slashing .115/.281/.115 with four runs and an RBI through 32 Cactus League plate appearances.
Impact Taylor endured his worst campaign as a Dodger last season, slashing just .221/.304/.373 with a career-worst 35.2 percent strikeout rate. The rough season has dropped his fantasy stock considerably, and he hasn't helped buoy managers' confidence by notching just three hits -- all singles -- in 26 at-bats this spring. One thing Taylor does have going for him is his ability to play a number of positions. He's expected to be the Dodgers' primary center fielder this season and should also log a fair amount of time at shortstop, so he'll have ample opportunity to produce.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Remains in Struggle Mode at the Plate CT3’s struggles continue on offense.
MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chris Taylor's phone might be the key to unlocking the secret to his past success Chris Taylor struggled mightily at the plate for the Dodgers in 2022. He's hoping to find a better swing during spring training.
MARCH 7, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Says He's Ready for Shortstop, Roberts Just Didn't Know That The veteran explained how he was already preparing with the throwing program.
MARCH 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
'Health is there' as Taylor makes return to shortstop SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Coming into Spring Training, a bounceback season from Chris Taylor was considered something that could help the Dodgers r...
MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
Will see more time at shortstop Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Taylor will see 20-25 percent of his playing time at shortstop, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Miguel Rojas will see the bulk of playing time at short, but Taylor will rotate in from the outfield every four-to-five games. This development comes with the Dodgers losing Gavin Lux for all of the 2023 season due to a torn ACL and sprained PCL. Be it at short or all over the outfield, Taylor is in for a significant amount of playing time, and is a good bet to bounce back from his disappointing 2022 campaign.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Roberts Says Chris Taylor Will Ramp Up at Shortstop Following Loss of Gavin Lux Although Taylor has been a valuable utility player for the team, he now has to step up in other areas to fill the new gap.
MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers SS Gavin Lux out for season after knee injury
Gavin Lux will miss the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers because of torn ligaments in his right kneeFEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
To see more time at shortstop Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Taylor will start a throwing program to play more shortstop, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact This comes on the heels of Gavin Lux's torn ACL diagnosis, which is likely to keep him sidelined throughout the entire 2023 season. Miguel Rojas is the most obvious fill-in at shortstop for Los Angeles, but Taylor has appeared in 259 major-league games at the position and can lend a helping hand as well. Granted, he played only one total inning at short in 2022, so there is going to be a bit of a readjustment here.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gavin Lux's torn ACL deals major blow to Dodgers; what are their options?
Gavin Lux tore an ACL in spring training. He's a player the Dodgers could ill afford to lose — but how will they account for his absence? We...FEBRUARY 28, 2023
After veteran departures, how will Dodgers fill the leadership void?
Despite a handful of key veterans departing, the Dodgers believe they have in-house options to assume leadership roles.FEBRUARY 21, 2023
'You can see some real gains': Why Dodgers hitters are becoming Driveline regulars Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor are among the Dodgers players who worked on their swings at Driveline Baseball during of...
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
