MICHAEL A. TAYLOR NEWS

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The Astros' lineup is already stacked, but the team could get even better with another bat, Jake Mintz writes.

JULY 29, 2022

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JULY 27, 2022

Homers off bench Saturday Taylor went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Taylor didn't start Saturday, but he hit for Kyle Isbel in the sixth inning. In the eighth, Taylor put the Royals ahead with a solo shot, which was his first homer since June 25. The outfielder has hit safely in seven of his 11 games in July and now owns a .268/.344/.399 slash line with six long balls, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored and a stolen base in 66 contests overall.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Saturday Taylor isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays.

Impact Taylor returned to the lineup Friday after dealing with a shoulder injury prior to the All-Star break, and he went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. Kyle Isbel will shift to center field while Nick Pratto enters the lineup at first base Saturday.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Taylor (shoulder) is starting Friday against the Rays.

Impact Taylor dealt with a shoulder injury prior to the All-Star break and landed on the restricted list due to his vaccination status during the Royals' final series ahead of the layoff. However, the 31-year-old has apparently moved past the injury and will start in center field and bat eighth Friday.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from restricted list The Royals reinstated Taylor (shoulder) from the restricted list Monday.

Impact Taylor was one of 10 Royals players who will rejoin the 26-man active roster after being ineligible to play during the four-game weekend series in Toronto due his vaccination status. Before he was deactivated Thursday, Taylor missed three consecutive games with a right shoulder injury. It's unclear if the time on the restricted list plus the All-Star break will provide sufficient healing time for Taylor, who could go on the 10-day injured list if he isn't available for the Royals' first game of the second half Friday against the Rays. Taylor, who has served as Kansas City's everyday center fielder this season, wrapped up the first half with a .264/.340/.385 slash line to go with five home runs, one stolen base, 26 runs and 24 RBI across 236 plate appearances.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on restricted list The Royals placed Taylor (shoulder) on the restricted list Thursday.

Impact Taylor's availability through the All-Star break was already in question after he sat out the Royals' last three games with a right shoulder injury, but he's now officially out for the team's four-game series in Toronto this weekend after he was one of 10 players placed on the restricted list due to his vaccination status. He'll be reinstated from the restricted list coming out of the All-Star break, at which point Taylor could revert to the IL if he needs more time to recover from the shoulder injury. Edward Olivares, Ryan O'Hearn and call-ups Brewer Hicklen and Nate Eaton are expected to serve as Kansas City's primary outfielders this weekend while all of Taylor, Kyle Isbel, Hunter Dozier and Whit Merrifield (toe) are on the restricted list.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable in Toronto Taylor (shoulder) is unable to enter Canada for the four-game series in Toronto this weekend due to his vaccination status, so he'll be placed on the restricted list Thursday, Anne...

Impact The Royals have 10 players who are unvaccinated and won't be able to play against the Blue Jays as a result. Edward Olivares should see increased playing time in Taylor's absence, while the team will also call up some minor-leaguers, especially since Kyle Isbel (personal) will also be unavailable.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Taylor (shoulder) isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Taylor will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with right shoulder soreness. Kyle Isbel is taking over in center field and batting eighth.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Royals Put Michael A. Taylor in Harm's Way and Are Paying the Price Kansas City played a risky game with its center fielder, and now both his availability and trade value are in jeopardy.

JULY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

KC Royals' Michael A. Taylor dealing with shoulder soreness after pitching in relief Michael A. Taylor is not on the injured list, but he hasn’t played in the field in three games.

JULY 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Slowed by sore shoulder Taylor is dealing with a sore right shoulder, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact It appeared that Taylor was getting a mini-break amid a slump at the plate, but it turns out his string of recent absences is injury-related. Taylor is considered day-to-day and will be available if needed.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Taylor isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Kyle Isbel will play center field while Taylor, who's gone 7-for-34 with two doubles and three RBI in nine games this month, sits.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Are Reportedly 'Looking at' Trading for Michael A. Taylor With the deadline being just a few weeks away, the Royals’ outfielder is drawing interest.

JULY 12, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Not starting Game 2 Taylor isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Taylor was the leadoff man during Monday's matinee, and he went 1-for-4 with a double. Kyle Isbel will take his place in center field and bat seventh Monday.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Taylor has a .506 OPS through eight games in July and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in Kansas City's last four contests. Kyle Isbel will man center field in the series finale versus Cleveland.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor walks it off after Whit's homer, Vinnie's double KANSAS CITY -- With one out and a runner on second base in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night, Michael A. Taylor saw the gap throug...

JULY 9, 2022 • MLB.COM

Gets breather Thursday Taylor will sit Thursday versus the Astros, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor will get a breather after he went 1-for-10 with an RBI and run scored in the first three games of the series against Houston. Kyle Isbel will take over in center field and bat seventh Thursday.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Taylor isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Taylor drew starts in the last five games and went 6-for-17 with a homer, a double, three runs, three RBI, two walks and four strikeouts during that time. Kyle Isbel is starting in center field and batting eighth Wednesday.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three run shot in loss Taylor went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and two total runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Athletics.

Impact Taylor tagged home on a Cam Gallagher double in the sixth inning, then launched a three-run blast in the eighth, narrowing Oakland's lead to just one run. Saturday's outing was Taylor's eighth multi-hit affair in 18 June games, giving him a .333/.377/.524 slash line for the month and raising his season batting average to .274. The outfielder's home run was his fifth of the season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Taylor isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Taylor has been an everyday player for the Royals recently but will get a breather after he went 2-for-12 with five strikeouts over the last three games. Kyle Isbel is starting in center field and batting seventh.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what's behind Michael A. Taylor's offensive renaissance for Kansas City Royals Michael A. Taylor has swung the bat better than any Royals player not named Andrew Benintendi this season.

JUNE 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Swipes bag Tuesday Taylor went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Taylor saw a seven-game hitting streak end with an 0-for-3 effort Monday, but he bounced back with his fifth multi-hit game this month in Tuesday's loss. The steal was his first in two attempts this season -- he's noticeably running less after going 14-for-21 in stolen bases last year. The outfielder has added a .280/.370/.409 slash line with four home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, a triple and three doubles in 43 contests.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting streak at seven games Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Taylor's hitting streak is up to seven games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-21 (.524) with a pair of homers, five RBI and five runs scored. He was batting just .229 on June 4, but the week-long surge has lifted him up to a .278/.372/.413 slash line with four homers, 17 RBI, 19 runs and no steals in 41 contests this year. The 31-year-old is playing above his established level currently, and there's little in his past as a player to suggest he'll keep this up for an extended length of time.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks homer in win Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Taylor provided the Royals' last run Friday with a sixth-inning blast. The outfielder is 8-for-14 with four walks, two RBI and three runs scored in his last five games. That surge of offense has boosted his slash line to .269/.371/.387 with three homers, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and no stolen bases through 39 contests this season. He should continue to see a near-everyday role in center field.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE