Michael A. Taylor
CF - Pittsburgh Pirates
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Michael A. Taylor contributed significantly in the Pirates' tight 10-9 win over the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. This performance, which included his first homer of the season, offers a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers who might have been discouraged by his modest .234 batting average and high strikeout rate (38 strikeouts in 94 at-bats). While his overall season stats don't scream 'must-start,' games like this show that Taylor can provide value in deeper leagues or as a streaming option when the matchup is right. His power-speed combination, albeit limited, should keep him on the radar in formats that reward home runs and stolen bases.
Michael A. Taylor is not in the Pirates starting lineup on Wednesday against the Angels.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor is out after going 0-for-3 on Tuesday. He is hitting .221 with three steals so far this season. Jack Suwinski is back in center field for Pittsburgh.
Pirates outfielder Michael A. Taylor is back in the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor didn't start on Sunday but went 1-for-1 with a walk, a stolen base, and an RBI as part of a 9-7 extra-innings win over the Marlins. Taylor displayed a solid combination of power and speed in 2023, hitting a career-high 21 homers with 13 steals in 129 appearances with the Twins.
Michael A. Taylor could still reunite with Twins.
Fantasy Impact
The Twins reportedly have not ruled out bringing Taylor back to the club. The free-agent outfielder made 110 starts in center field for the Twins last year while also posting a .720 OPS with 21 home runs and 13 steals across 388 plate appearances. Taylor was believed to be targeting a two-year deal this offseason, but that has yet to come to fruition.
Michael A. Taylor has reportedly been linked to six teams including the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor will be a strong defender for whoever signs him in free agency. It is likely one of the main reasons why he is drawing significant interest.
