White Sox's Michael Taylor: Losing out on playing time
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Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
After collecting four straight starts from Aug. 6 through 9, Taylor has now been included in the lineup just twice in the White Sox's last seven games. The recent returns of Chase Meidroth and Miguel Vargas from the injured list have pushed Brooks Baldwin to the outfield, leaving fewer opportunities for Taylor.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Sitting after four straight starts
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Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Though he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale, Taylor's playing time appears to be on the rise while his bat is hot. The veteran started in each of the last four games -- three in right field and one in left field -- and went 6-for-15 with three solo home runs, one double, two walks and an additional run.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Smacks another home run
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Taylor went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.
Taylor supplied the White Sox's lone run with a blast to left-center field off Joey Cantillo in the second inning. Taylor is up to eight home runs on the season, three of which have come over his last four games, and he has gone 6-for-15 (.400) over that span.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Clubs late homer in loss
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Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.
Taylor gave the White Sox some hope when he began the ninth inning with a solo shot off All-Star closer Andres Munoz to narrow his team's deficit to two runs. It was the veteran outfielder's sixth long ball of the campaign and just his second over his past 29 games. Taylor certainly needed to wake up his bat -- he's played sparingly of late and entered Wednesday in a 2-for-22 slump.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Settling into short-side role
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Taylor went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI against the Pirates on Friday.
Taylor has sat against each of the last five opposing right-handed starting pitchers, but he has started against the last four lefties. He hit ninth in the order Friday against Bailey Falter and delivered a three-RBI double in the seventh inning to put the team up 10-1. While his playing time isn't likely to be consistent, Taylor has hit a decent .240 with four doubles, eight RBI and two runs scored across 29 plate appearances in July.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Back to bench Sunday
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Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Taylor was on the bench Thursday after sustaining a left trap contusion a night earlier, but he returned to the lineup for the White Sox's first two games in Colorado, starting in left field and going 3-for-8 with a home run, a double and four RBI. Though the absence of Luis Robert (hamstring) leaves an everyday role available in the outfield, Taylor may have to share playing time in center with Brooks Baldwin, who will remain in the starting nine for a fourth straight contest.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Returns to starting lineup
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Taylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and a second run scored Saturday against the Rockies.
Taylor suffered a bruise that caused him to exit Wednesday's game against the Dodgers and he sat out the next day's contest, but he hasn't missed any additional time. He currently has a three-game hitting streak, and he also has four RBI and two runs scored in that span. Saturday was a particularly strong performance, as he slugged his fifth home run and 12th double of the season.
Taylor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to a left trap contusion.
Taylor was caught stealing third base in the sixth inning and didn't come out on defense for the bottom of the frame. It remains to be seen whether his bruise will prevent him from playing in Thursday's series finale, but if that's the case, Brooks Baldwin could be in line to start in center field.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Gaining traction in everyday lineup
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Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Giants.
Taylor had already started six straight games, but he should have a longer leash in the lineup after Luis Robert (hamstring) was placed on the injured list Sunday. The White Sox are likely to call up another outfielder to help fill in for Robert prior to Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. Taylor has been reasonably productive when called upon in June, slashing .255/.340/.447 with two home runs, one stolen base, eight runs and seven RBI in 22 games.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Playing time trending up
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Taylor will start in left field and bat ninth in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.
Taylor will crack the lineup for the fifth time in six contests, drawing three starts against righties and two versus lefties during that stretch. Though he's holding down an .870 OPS so far in June and may have earned some extra opportunities as a result, Taylor is still likely viewed as the White Sox's fourth outfielder behind Luis Robert, Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman. Taylor seems most likely to see the bulk of the starts moving forward against left-handed pitching, serving as a replacement in the lineup for either the left-handed-hitting Benintendi or Tauchman.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Crushes three-run homer
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Taylor went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Tuesday's 8-1 victory over the Tigers.
Taylor played a pivotal role in Tuesday's win, drawing an RBI walk in the fourth inning and later launching a three-run homer in the sixth. The 34-year-old's overall season slash line of .206/.277/.374 with 14 RBI isn't impressive, but his .250/.338/.464 line with 12 RBI over the past 30 games is an encouraging sign. The 2021 Gold Glove winner will always provide value with his defense, but an offensive surge is a welcome development.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Slugs second homer of season in win
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Taylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Reds.
Taylor has been in the lineup for six straight games, though two of those starts came with Luis Robert being on the bench due to a knee issue. Robert returned to the lineup Tuesday, but Taylor has stuck in the lineup as the White Sox's starting right fielder in both contests while Chicago has faced left-handed pitching. Taylor is likely to remain in a short-side platoon role in right field, with Joshua Palacios getting most of the starts versus right-handed pitching. Both Taylor and Palacios could face tougher paths to playing time once Mike Tauchman (hamstring) and Austin Slater (knee) return from the injured list, perhaps as soon as this weekend.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Getting fourth straight start
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Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Taylor will draw his fourth consecutive start and his sixth in seven games, but his playing time is expected to begin trending down. Luis Robert (ankle) is missing a second straight game but is available off the bench Sunday and is likely to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Cincinnati. Once Robert returns, Taylor will be left to fend with Brooks Baldwin and Joshua Palacios for playing time in the corner outfield spots.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Ropes three doubles in win
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Taylor went 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-3 win versus the Athletics.
The veteran outfielder drew the start with left-handed Jeffrey Springs on the mound and made the most of it. Taylor notched the first three-double game in his 12-year career, hitting two off Springs and one off reliever Noah Murdock. The 34-year-old outfielder is currently in a short-side platoon role and has slashed .196/.237/.357 across 59 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Losing out on playing time
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Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Since Andrew Benintendi returned from the 10-day injured list last Thursday, Taylor has faded into more of a part-time role in the Chicago outfield. He'll be on the bench Wednesday for the third time in the last four games.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: On bench Wednesday
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Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Taylor will take a seat after he had drawn starts in the outfield in each of the last six games, with five coming in left field. Brooks Baldwin will man left field Wednesday, but Taylor could settle in as the primary option at the position while Andrew Benintendi (adductor) is on the injured list.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Getting regular run in outfield
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Taylor will start in left field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
The 34-year-old will pick up a fifth straight start Sunday and looks like he'll be in line for a near-everyday role in the outfield while both Andrew Benintendi (adductor) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring) are on the shelf. Taylor heads into the series finale with a .222/.276/.370 slash line, one home run and two stolen bases over 29 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Strong effort at plate
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Taylor went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and three runs scored in Friday's 11-1 win over the Red Sox.
Taylor's playing time could be in line for a boost after Mike Tauchman (hamstring) landed on the injured list Thursday. Taylor started in center field Thursday and moved to left for Friday's game with Luis Robert coming back into the lineup after a day off. Taylor's glove is good enough to keep him in the lineup, and he'll add a bit of speed when he plays as well. He's already got two steals over 10 contests this season while batting .250 (6-for-24) with a home run, two RBI and six runs scored across 26 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Michael Taylor: Blasts first homer of 2025
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Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-0 win over the Twins.
Taylor logged his first homer of the season Monday when he took Chris Paddack deep to center field for a two-run shot. It was Taylor's second start in four games in left field, and he is expected to serve in a reserve role in the outfield this season, though his starting opportunities will dwindle once Mike Tauchman (hamstring) returns from the 10-day injured list.
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