MICHAEL A. TAYLOR NEWS

Good to go Friday Taylor (elbow) is starting in left field and batting eighth in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.

Impact The veteran outfielder was sidelined nearly a week due to right elbow inflammation but is ready to retake the field for Friday's spring contest. Luis Robert is locked in as the White Sox's primary center fielder, but Taylor should still see semi-regular starts thanks to his elite defense while Robert gets some run as a designated hitter.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back later this week White Sox manager Will Venable said Sunday that Taylor (elbow) is expected to return to Cactus League play before the end of this week, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Taylor had to be scratched from Saturday's lineup due to right elbow inflammation and it sounds like he'll need a couple more days of rest before getting back into games. The 33-year-old projects to be a reserve outfielder for the White Sox this season, although Andrew Benintendi's (hand) impending injured list stint could lead to increased reps for Taylor early on.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Saturday Taylor was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's Cactus League game versus Seattle due to right elbow inflammation, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The severity of Taylor's injury isn't immediately clear, though the White Sox will likely offer more information on his condition at some point. In the meantime, Wilfred Veras will step in to play right field while batting ninth.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Former Pirates OF Michael A. Taylor agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox CHICAGO — Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract. Chicago announced th...

FEBRUARY 12 • TRIBLIVE.COM

White Sox sign veteran OF Michael A. Taylor The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Michael A.Taylor on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, the club announced on Wednesday.In a...

FEBRUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands in Windy City Taylor signed a contract with the White Sox on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old Taylor is coming off the worst season of his career at the plate, during which he slashed .193/.253/.290 with five homers, 21 RBI and 12 stolen bases across 300 plate appearances with the Pirates. That being said, he remains one of the better defensive center fielders in the majors and could still receive regular playing time with the White Sox, which would likely cause Luis Robert to work as a DH more often.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Pittsburgh The Pirates released Taylor on Wednesday.

Impact Taylor was booted from the 40-man roster earlier this week and has now been cut loose. The veteran outfielder will head into free agency after hitting just .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances for the Pirates this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates DFA OF Michael A. Taylor, 1B Rowdy Tellez Out of postseason contention, the Pittsburgh Pirates designated outfielder Michael A.Taylor and first baseman Rowdy Tellez and recalled outf...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated for assignment The Pirates designated Taylor for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Taylor had started just one of the previous 13 games and will finish the year slashing only .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances. The 33-year-old's roster spot will be absorbed by Joshua Palacios.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks homer drought Taylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Nationals.

Impact Taylor has started consecutive games with lefties on the mound, though he hasn't been in the lineup against a right-hander since Aug. 25. He did manage to pop his fifth home run of the season and first since July 30 with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting back to bench role Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Though he'll enter the lineup for the series finale, Taylor didn't start in any of the previous three contests and looks like he'll operate mainly as a fourth or fifth outfielder moving forward. With Andrew McCutchen returning from the injured list Friday and taking back primary duties at designated hitter, Oneil Cruz is now likely to see the bulk of his starts in center field moving forward, closing off Taylor's main path to playing time.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting back to bench role Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Though he'll enter the lineup for the series finale, Taylor didn't start in any of the previous three contests and looks like he'll operate mainly as a fourth or fifth outfielder moving forward. With Andrew McCutchen returning from the injured list Friday and taking back primary duties at designated hitter, Oneil Cruz is now likely to see the bulk of his starts in center field moving forward, closing off Taylor's main path to playing time.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still on roster, starting Tuesday Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Taylor was placed on outright waivers Sunday, but he went unclaimed and will remain on the Pirates' active roster for the time being. Oneil Cruz's move to center field for Pittsburgh is imminent, but he will serve as the designated hitter for the second game in a row Tuesday while Taylor patrols center field.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers The Pirates placed Taylor on outright waivers on Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Taylor will now be available to be claimed by the 29 other teams in the league, though he may not have many suitors based on his .196/.257/.284 slash line over 250 at-bats in 100 games with the Pirates this season. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, the outfieler will either report to Triple-A Indianapolis or be released outright.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup again Taylor is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Taylor has struck out in 11 of his last 18 plate appearances, and he will sit for a second straight game. Ji Hwan Bae will start in center field and bat ninth.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting night off Taylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact After starting seven of the Pirates' last eight games, Taylor will take a seat Friday. In his place Ji Hwan Bae will bat ninth and play center field.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Taylor is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Taylor started the previous six games but will receive a day off after going 6-for-23 with two walks, two doubles and three runs during that span. Ji Hwan Bae will take over in center field and bat ninth Tuesday in San Diego.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench in Bae's return Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Taylor had started in center field in each of the Pirates' last four games, but he'll likely shift back into a short-side platoon role now that the lefty-hitting Ji Hwan Bae (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday. After he was withheld from the lineup in each of the past four contests while managing knee discomfort, Bae made an appearance off the bench in Saturday's 4-2 win and checked out fine, so he'll get the green light to start in the series finale.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Tuesday Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Taylor gave the Pirates some breathing room with his sixth-inning homer. He's doubled his homer total for the year over the last two days, hitting one in each of his last two games to give him four on the year. The veteran outfielder is up to a .209/.269/.314 slash line with 19 RBI, 26 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 216 plate appearances. If he can build on his recent improvements at the plate, Taylor will likely see an increased role.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Tuesday Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Taylor gave the Pirates some breathing room with his sixth-inning homer. He's doubled his homer total for the year over the last two days, hitting one in each of his last two games to give him four on the year. The veteran outfielder is up to a .209/.269/.314 slash line with 19 RBI, 26 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 216 plate appearances. If he can build on his recent improvements at the plate, Taylor will likely see an increased role.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael A. Taylor's latest homer lifts Pirates over Astros again Michael A.Taylor homered for the second consecutive game and left-hander Bailey Falter excelled in his return from the injured list as the v...

JULY 31, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Slugs key homer in win Taylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Taylor put the Pirates ahead with his ninth-inning blast. The outfielder could be in line for extra playing time after Joshua Palacios (hamstring) and Ji Hwan Bae (knee) left Monday's contest early. For the season, Taylor has a .209/.269/.299 slash line, three homers, 17 RBI, 25 runs scored and nine steals over 212 plate appearances.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs key homer in win Taylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Taylor put the Pirates ahead with his ninth-inning blast. The outfielder could be in line for extra playing time after Joshua Palacios (hamstring) and Ji Hwan Bae (knee) left Monday's contest early. For the season, Taylor has a .209/.269/.299 slash line, three homers, 17 RBI, 25 runs scored and nine steals over 212 plate appearances.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates past Astros Michael A.Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates cap a 5-3 v...

JULY 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Picks up steal in loss Taylor went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Taylor entered Friday just 1-for-15 with four walks over his last nine games. He was able to make a small impact from the bottom of the order, though his playing time will likely drop again once Bryan Reynolds returns from the bereavement list. Taylor is slashing just .200/.264/.278 with two home runs, eight steals, 13 RBI and 24 runs scored through 205 plate appearances this year.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE