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Returns to lineup Saturday Taylor (neck) is starting in left field and batting seventh Saturday in Arizona.

Impact Neck soreness limited Taylor to just two at-bats since Sept. 19. He was excellent for most of the year, but is mired in a 4-for-49 (.082) slump over his last 17 games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen expected to start as Arizona hosts Los Angeles

The Diamondbacks will roll out Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday and the Dodgers plan to give Clayton Kershaw the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 4-2, keep pace in NL West race

AJ Pollock hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor robbed a pair of potential extra-base hits on defense in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers kept pace in the NL West race by...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Available off bench Friday Manager Dave Roberts said that Taylor (neck) will be available off the bench Friday against the Diamondbacks, and he tentatively plans for the utility man to start in center field...

Impact Taylor is out of the lineup Friday for the third straight game with neck soreness, but he'll be available off the bench for the second day in a row. While Roberts said the tentative plan is for Taylor to rejoin the starting nine Saturday, he noted that the club won't hesitate to amend those plans if necessary.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Friday Taylor (neck) is not starting Friday against the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor will remain out of the starting nine for the third straight game, though he did appear in Thursday's win over Colorado as a pinch hitter. He has only made two starts in the last 11 games due to a sore neck, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to full health by the beginning of the postseason. Gavin Lux draws the start in center field Friday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Los Angeles

The Diamondbacks will roll out Humberto Castellanos to the mound Friday and the Dodgers plan to give Tony Gonsolin the start

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Likely unavailable again Taylor (neck) is feeling better but isn't expected to be available off the bench Thursday against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact A neck issue will keep Taylor on the sidelines for the third straight game, but he'll at least be able to get some swings in Thursday. The Dodgers wouldn't commit to him returning Friday, but it looks as though he could be back within a few days given that he's trending in the right direction.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Taylor (neck) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Taylor will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to deal with a neck issue. He wasn't available off the bench Wednesday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday. Gavin Lux will start in center field and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers fall 2 games back in NL West, lose to Rockies 10-5

Sam Hilliard lined a three-run homer, C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Dodgers activate outfielder AJ Pollock off injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock from the injured list a day earlier than they were anticipating in order to have another position player on the bench

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains on bench Taylor (neck) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Taylor has been dealing with a lingering neck issue recently, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. He won't be available off the bench Wednesday, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, and Gavin Lux, Mookie Betts and Luke Raley will start in the outfield from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling neck issue Manager Dave Roberts said Taylor was unavailable for Tuesday's win over the Rockies due to the lingering neck injury, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Taylor sat out six games last week due to the injury but appeared to be healthy after starting the past two games, but he wasn't available for Tuesday's contest. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day, though it's a worrisome development to have the injury resurface so quickly with the playoffs on the horizon.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Taylor will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Taylor was out of the lineup for six straight games with a neck injury before returning to start both weekend games in Cincinnati. He'll rest for the first of three games at Coors Field, with Cody Bellinger (ribs) returning to start in center field, the spot where Taylor has made his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action as expected Taylor (neck) will return to the lineup as expected Saturday against Cincinnati, batting sixth and playing center field, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor hadn't started in over a week while dealing with a neck issue. He appeared off the bench Friday and will be involved from the start Saturday. He'll look to snap out of a slump in his return to action, as he's gone 2-for-39 with 16 strikeouts over his last 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gray scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Los Angeles

The Reds will send Sonny Gray to the mound Saturday and the Dodgers plan to give Max Scherzer the start

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Expected to return Saturday Taylor (neck) said the plan is for him to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Taylor is not in the starting nine for the sixth consecutive game Friday, but it sounds like the utility man is nearing a return to action. While he's tentatively scheduled to play Saturday, the Dodgers will likely be cautious with the utility man during the final two weeks of the season in the hopes of having him at 100 percent for the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Taylor (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for the sixth straight game Friday against the Reds.

Impact Taylor initially played through the neck issue last week, but he's now out of the starting nine for the sixth consecutive contest. The utility man was deemed available off the bench Wednesday, so that seems likely to be the case again Friday, at least until the Dodgers provide an additional update. Gavin Lux draws the start in left field against right-hander Luis Castillo to open the series.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler, Dodgers to face Castillo, Reds

The Reds are expected to send Luis Castillo to the mound Friday and the Dodgers will give Walker Buehler the start

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Absence continues Wednesday Taylor (neck) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact It's the fifth straight absence for Taylor as he continues to deal with a neck injury. According to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, the 31-year-old is available off the bench Wednesday, so he appears to be closing in on a return to the lineup. Gavin Lux is receiving another start in left field Wednesday for the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Taylor (neck) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Taylor hasn't seen the field since Friday while dealing with a neck injury, and his absence will continue Tuesday. It's possible he'll require a stint on the injured list. Gavin Lux will receive another start in left field in his place.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw strikes out 5 in return, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-1

Clayton Kershaw struck out five in his first start since July 3 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 for their seventh straight home win

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Taylor (neck) remains on the bench for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor has been dealing with a neck issue and hasn't played since Friday. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Taylor is unlikely to play the next two nights, and he may require a trip to the injured list, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. Gavin Lux will remain the starter in left field Monday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres

Max Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Out Sunday, as expected Taylor (necK) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's 5-4 win that Taylor was unlikely to play in the series finale, so the 31-year-old's absence from the lineup Sunday was fully expected. Taylor has now been on the bench for two straight games since injuring his neck, but the Dodgers are viewing the issue as a day-to-day concern and don't believe he's a candidate for the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to start Sunday Taylor (neck) likely won't be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Taylor didn't appear in Saturday's win over San Diego due to his neck injury, and the issue is apparently serious enough to keep him on the bench for Sunday's series finale. If he's ultimately held out of the lineup, his next chance to start will be at home against the Diamondbacks on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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