The Mariners optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
He's clearing out to make space on the roster for the return of George Kirby (shoulder), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in advance of his start Thursday in Houston. Taylor has failed this season to build upon his 2024 success, allowing nine runs with a 2:3 K:BB over 6.2 innings thus far.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Rejoins big-league bullpen
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The Mariners recalled Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Taylor has pitched well over his last seven outings between Tacoma and Seattle, allowing one run with a 9:1 K:BB over seven innings. He'll fill a middle relief role with the Mariners.
The Mariners optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.
With Matt Brash (elbow) returning from the injured list, Taylor will head back to the minors in order to create room on the active roster. The 23-year-old righty has struggled mightily this season, giving up four earned runs in three MLB innings while also posting a 10.13 ERA in the minors.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Mariners recalled Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.
Taylor has made one appearance for the Mariners this season, during which he surrendered three runs without recording a single out. He also owns a 10.13 ERA in Triple-A, so he'll almost certainly be limited to low-leverage work while with Seattle. He'll come up from the minors alongside Tayler Saucedo to replace Logan Gilbert (elbow), who landed on the injured list Saturday, and Casey Lawrence, who was designated for assignment.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Mariners optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Taylor started the season on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain he suffered in spring training. He was activated from the IL on Monday, but in his 2025 debut against the Reds on Wednesday he allowed three runs on three hits while failing to record an out. Taylor could get a call back up to the majors when the Mariners need right-handed depth out of the bullpen. Seattle selected the contract of Casey Lawrence from Tacoma in a corresponding move.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Returns from IL
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The Mariners reinstated Taylor (lat) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Taylor has been cleared to make his 2025 debut with Seattle after he suffered a right lat strain early in spring training that resulted in him being shelved to begin the campaign. He proved his health over his four-appearance rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma over the past couple of weeks, covering 3.1 innings while striking out four batters and allowing three earned runs on seven hits and no walks. Taylor supplied a 3.72 ERA and 1.14 WHIP and gathered six holds over 21 appearances with Seattle in 2024, but he may be limited to middle-relief work initially as he returns from the lat injury.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Nearing return
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Taylor (lat) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma later this week before being evaluated for a potential return to the Mariners' bullpen, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Taylor has already made two appearances with Tacoma, allowing two runs with a 2:0 K:BB over 1.2 innings. If he gets through his next rehab outing without any hiccups he could be ready to rejoin the active roster for the weekend series against the Rangers. Taylor has been working his way back from a right lat strain.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Due for rehab assignment soon
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Taylor (lat) was spotted playing catch Sunday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma this week, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Seattle placed Taylor on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a right lat strain, which he suffered in late January while going through his offseason throwing program. While Taylor wasn't able to return to game action before the end of spring training, he looks like he'll be ready to head to the minors in the coming days. Taylor will be eligible to come off the IL on April 8.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Slated for stint on IL
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Taylor (lat) will begin the season on the injured list but is expected back at some point in April, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Taylor has been held out of Cactus League play due to a right lat strain suffered back in January. He has progressed well since then and will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, but the the 23-year-old reliever simply needs more time to ramp up. Taylor collected a 3.72 ERA and 25:7 K:BB over 19.1 innings with Seattle last season.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Cleared to throw
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Taylor (lat) was cleared to resume throwing Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Taylor suffered a right lat strain in late January during his offseason throwing program, but he has already been given the green light to begin his rehab. It's unclear how quickly the Mariners will try to bring him along, but the 23-year-old reliever may be able to pitch in some Cactus League games.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Suffers lat strain
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Taylor will not be ready for the start of spring training after suffering a right lat strain last week during his offseason throwing program, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Given the nature of the injury and how recent it was, it's possible Taylor's readiness for Opening Day is in question. However, more should be known about a potential timetable deeper into spring training. Taylor looked good in 21 appearances out of the Mariners' bullpen in 2024, posting a 3.72 ERA and 25:7 K:BB over 19.1 innings.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Secures first save
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Taylor allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Athletics.
It hasn't taken Taylor long to work his way into a high-leverage role. While he's been shaky at times, allowing five runs over his last nine innings, he has a save and six holds in that span. For the season, Taylor has a 2.95 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across 18.1 innings in the majors. He collected 21 saves in 40 appearances between High-A Everett and Double-A Arkansas prior to his promotion to the majors this year, so it's possible the Mariners view him as a future closing option.
Taylor recorded his first career hold in a win over the Athletics on Thursday, firing a perfect sixth inning.
The rookie needed just seven pitches, five which he landed for strikes, to get through his one frame following an effective five-inning outing from starter Bryan Woo. Taylor, who rocketed up the organizational ranks following his debut at Single-A Modesto to start last season, has had no trouble acclimating to the big leagues. He carries an 0.87 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 10.5 K/9 across his first 10.1 innings in the majors.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Impressive in big-league debut
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Taylor fired a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Mets on Sunday, allowing a walk and recording two strikeouts.
The precocious rookie was impressive in his big-league debut, which came after a promotion straight from Double-A Arkansas. Taylor wrapped up his first frame in the majors in signature fashion, recording swinging strikeouts of Luis Torrens and Tyrone Taylor to close out Seattle's 11-run victory. Taylor's above-average ability to miss bats earned him plenty of high-leverage work at Arkansas thus far this minor-league season, but his initial assignments in the majors will likely continue to be of the low-leverage variety.
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Mariners' Troy Taylor: Selected to majors
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The Mariners selected Taylor's contract from Double-A Arkansas on Saturday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
After posting a spectacular 1.27 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through 42.2 innings between High-A Everett and Double-A Arkansas, Taylor will skip past Triple-A and move directly into the Mariners' bullpen. The 22-year-old right-hander will likely be used in middle relief while with Seattle, and he'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. Eduard Bazardo was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.
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