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Where will Taylor fit on '26 staff? Relief role likely on tap CHICAGO – The following story about White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor has been shared previously by Mike Shirley, the organization’s direc...

NOVEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Transitioning to long relief General manager Chris Getz said Wednesday that Taylor will likely work as a multi-inning reliever in 2026, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Taylor posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 36.2 innings with the White Sox in 2025, although just five of his 36 big-league appearances lasted longer than one inning. It's possible Taylor's new role may be the next step in a plan to introduce him to the rotation down the line, but for now, the 23-year-old -- out of the rotation and unlikely to receive high-leverage work -- holds minimal fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sixth save Taylor earned the save in Friday's 10-9 win over the Nationals, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Taylor was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning and closed the door on 16 pitches. The 23-year-old has now strung together 10 straight scoreless outings, posting a sharp 16:3 K:BB in that span. For the season, he's recorded six saves and nine holds while carrying a 4.91 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 54:15 K:BB across 36.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sixth save Taylor earned the save in Friday's 10-9 win over the Nationals, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Montgomery's ninth-inning homer leads White Sox to 10-9 win over Nationals

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Closer of the future? Grant Taylor shines in ninth, but White Sox to mull his role this offseason Taylor, the Sox' second-round pick in 2023, has looked dynamite in his last two outings. While the team says he's got what it takes to close...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SUNTIMES.COM

Secures fifth save Taylor struck out two in a clean inning to pick up the save in Friday's 4-3 win versus the Padres.

Impact With this 12-pitch effort, Taylor notched his first save since Aug. 10 to make a mess out of the White Sox closer situation again. Jordan Leasure (three saves) and Mike Vasil (one save) had previously tallied the other four saves for the Chicago bullpen this month. Although Taylor pitched to a 9.31 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB in five innings across seven appearances and nursed a groin injury since his last save, he apparently still has his manager's trust. Leasure, who pitched 1.2 scoreless frames in this contest after entering in the seventh, likely remains the favorite to garner future save chances for the White Sox, but it's apparent Vasil and Taylor will still see opportunities here and there.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Secures fifth save Taylor struck out two in a clean inning to pick up the save in Friday's 4-3 win versus the Padres.

Impact With this 12-pitch effort, Taylor notched his first save since Aug. 10 to make a mess out of the White Sox closer situation again. Jordan Leasure (three saves) and Mike Vasil (one save) had previously tallied the other four saves for the Chicago bullpen this month. Although Taylor pitched to a 9.31 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB in five innings across seven appearances since his last save and nursed a groin injury, he apparently still has his manager's trust. Leasure, who pitched 1.2 scoreless frames in this contest after entering in the seventh, likely remains the favorite to garner future save chances for the White Sox, but it's apparent Vasil and Taylor will still see opportunities here and there.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Vargas hits 2-run HR, Martin pitches 6 innings as White Sox beat Padres 4-3 to end 6-game skid

Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer, Davis Martin pitched six effective innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 to end a six-game skid

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Available Tuesday Taylor (groin) will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact Taylor hasn't pitched since suffering a groin strain during Wednesday's game versus the Rays. After coming away from his bullpen session Monday without any issues, the White Sox have given him the green light to return to game action. The 23-year-old hasn't exactly been effective in his MLB debut, accumulating a 5.68 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 31.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Taylor (groin) will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact Taylor hasn't pitched since suffering a groin strain during Wednesday's game versus the Rays. After coming away from his bullpen session Monday without any issues, the White Sox have given him the green light to return to game action. The 23-year-old hasn't been extremely effective this year, however, accumulating a 5.68 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 31.2 innings in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Chicago White Sox look to break a four-game skid when they play the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Throws bullpen session Scott Merkin of MLB.comTaylor (groin) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, mmm reports.

Impact Taylor had to be removed from an outing last Wednesday due to a right groin strain and hasn't made an appearance since. The White Sox will see how the reliever rebounds Tuesday before determining when he might be available to pitch again.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Guardians look to keep home win streak going, host the White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Guardians face the White Sox with 1-0 series lead

The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

White Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match

The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

White Sox beat Rays 6-5 after five-run second inning

Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa hit two-run doubles and Michael A

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Leaves with injury Taylor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rays with a right groin strain.

Impact The White Sox turned to Taylor in a save situation Wednesday, but he had to come out of the game after throwing just seven pitches with decreased velocity. The White Sox will further evaluate him Thursday, at which point more details regarding the severity of his injury may be revealed. If he requires a stint on the IL, his absence could lead to more high-leverage work for Brandon Eisert or Steven Wilson going forward.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Taylor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact The White Sox turned to Taylor in a save situation Wednesday, but he had to come out of the game after throwing just seven pitches with decreased velocity. The White Sox should offer an update on his status once they evaluate him further, and his absence could lead to more high-leverage work for Brandon Eisert or Steven Wilson going forward.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor still has starter aspirations Taylor will use the offseason to work on transitioning back to a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 7 • SUNTIMES.COM

Taylor hits 2-run double in ninth to lead White Sox to 4-3 comeback win over Twins

Brooks Baldwin had an RBI single and Michael A

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 27 • LSUSPORTS.NET

Tough ending overshadows improved White Sox pitching, offense CHICAGO -- Striking out Kansas City superstar Bobby Witt Jr. with the game on the line usually is a harbinger of good things to come for the...

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Massey, Isbel get run-scoring hits in 9th as Royals rally to beat White Sox 5-4

Michael Massey hit a tying two-run single in the ninth inning and Kyle Isbel had a go-ahead run-scoring single as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Chicago Whit...

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

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