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Becomes free agent Taylor elected free agency Wednesday.

Impact Taylor didn't pitch for the Royals at all in 2024 while dealing with a left biceps injury, although he began a rehab assignment in September so he will presumably enter the offseason healthy. The lefty reliever holds a career 4.35 ERA and 155:53 K:BB over 120 innings covering parts of four major-league seasons.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts rehab to Triple-A Taylor (bicep) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday and made a one-inning appearance against Toledo, allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk.

Impact Taylor moved his rehab to Triple-A after he gave up one unearned run across three innings over his three appearances at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The lefty reliever has been on the shelf all season while recovering from a left bicep nerve injury, but he looks poised to make his 2024 debut for the Royals at some point over the final two weeks of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning assignment Taylor (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact Taylor recently began throwing bullpen sessions after missing the entire season due to a nerve injury in his left bicep, and he's now been given the green light to return to a game setting. He'll likely require a handful of rehab outings given the amount of time he's spent on the IL, though the Royals remain confident the 31-year-old lefty will return to their bullpen before the end of the year.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on live work Taylor (bicep) resumed a normal throwing progression in July and appears close to beginning live bullpen sessions, MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor has been on the injured list all season due to left bicep soreness, an injury that cropped up while he was warming up for a March 17 Cactus League appearance. The lefty was later diagnosed with a musculocutaneous nerve injury that kept him from throwing for about four months, but he seems to have avoided any setbacks since he resumed playing catch. The Royals are still optimistic that Taylor can return from the IL before the end of the season, but he'll likely need to start facing hitters within the next week or two for that to be a reality.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Taylor (biceps) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Taylor will now be forced to be out of action until at least late May as he recovers from a left biceps injury. The move was made in correspondence with the Royals' acquisition of right-handed reliever from the Pirates on Sunday.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for spring games Taylor (back) is listed as an available pitcher for Saturday's Cactus League game versus the Rangers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor pitched just 17.2 innings last season with the Royals, posting an unsightly 8.15 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB. He was shut down after undergoing surgery for a herniated disc in July. Taylor had a couple of good seasons with the Red Sox before injuries wiped out most of his last two campaigns. He'll need a strong spring to compete for a roster spot in the Royals' retooled bullpen.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Royals transferred Taylor (back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact Taylor underwent surgery last week to repair a herniated disc in his lower back and is without a timeline for his return, but the move to the 60-day IL ensures he won't be available out of the Kansas City bullpen until at least late July. The southpaw reliever had struggled to an 8.15 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 17 appearances for Kansas City prior to being placed on the shelf in late May.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs back surgery Taylor is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a herniated disc in his lower back, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor was placed on the IL in late May due to left shoulder impingement syndrome and suffered this back injury while ramping up his throwing progression. There is no longer a timetable for his return to the Royals' bullpen.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Wednesday Taylor (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact After throwing a bullpen session Sunday, Taylor will progress to facing live hitters for the first time since landing on the IL in late May. He will likely require a few more throwing sessions and a rehab assignment before making a return.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Placed on 15-day IL Kansas City placed Taylor on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left shoulder impingement syndrome, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor threw 18 pitches against the Nationals on Saturday and he allowed two earned runs while giving up three hits and a walk without recording an out. He'll miss at least two weeks with the injury, but shoulder injuries often require a lengthier stay on the injured list for hurlers. Daniel Lynch (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move and will start Sunday's series finale with Washington.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three runs in loss Taylor (1-2) allowed three runs on three hits and struck out one in one inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Tigers.

Impact Taylor gave up a tie-breaking three-run home run to Zack Short in the sixth inning, and the Royals were unable to catch up after that. Through 9.2 innings in May, Taylor has given up 12 runs (11 earned) on 14 hits and seven walks, though he has managed 12 strikeouts. The southpaw is at a 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 26:8 K:BB and one blown save through 17.2 innings overall. With a low-leverage role and poor numbers, Taylor is not on the fantasy radar.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Wednesday Taylor (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning, earning the win Wednesday over the Padres.

Impact Taylor got the last out of the fifth inning and then ran into some trouble in the sixth, but the Royals gained the lead while he was on the mound to give him his first win with the team. The southpaw has had a rough May, allowing nine runs (eight earned) over 6.1 innings. He's at a poor 6.91 ERA with a 1.60 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB through 14.1 innings overall while working in a low-leverage role.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss as opener Taylor (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while striking out two in one inning, taking the loss versus the Brewers on Friday.

Impact An error by catcher Freddy Fermin on Willy Adames' stolen base in the first inning allowed Christian Yelich to deliver an RBI single, and the Brewers never looked back. Taylor has struggled to keep runs off the board -- he's been scored on in five of his 10 appearances this season, resulting in a 6.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 12 innings. He's mainly been a middle reliever for the Royals, a role he should resume as long as the team doesn't turn to bullpen days too frequently over the rest of the season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will get start Friday Taylor will start for the Royals on Friday at Milwaukee, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor has been working out of the bullpen since his promotion from Triple-A Omaha in mid-April and holds an ugly 6.55 ERA through 11 innings. The 30-year-old left-hander is not a recommended fantasy streaming option versus the Brewers.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big-league club Taylor was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Taylor missed out on Kansas City's Opening Day roster but will now join the big club after spending the first couple weeks of the season with Omaha. The 30-year-old last pitched in the majors during 2021 with the Red Sox and had a 3.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 60:23 K:BB over 47.2 innings.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among roster cuts Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Taylor, Josh Staumont and Richard Lovelady all fell short of making the Royals' Opening Day bullpen. After dealing with a back injury for all of 2022, Taylor will be focused on building up arm strength with Omaha to start the year, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for spring games Taylor (back) will be available to pitch in Saturday's spring training game against Texas, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor missed all of last season due to back issues, but the Royals acquired him from the Red Sox in exchange for Adalberto Mondesi nonetheless. If he proves his health this spring, he could be an effective left-handed reliever for the Royals this season. He recorded a 3.40 ERA in 47.2 innings in 2021.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox add lefty swingman on minor-league deal after trading Josh Taylor The Red Sox have added another left-handed pitching option to their spring training roster.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Royals get LHP Taylor from Boston for oft-injured SS Mondesi

The Royals have acquired left-hander Josh Taylor from the Boston Red Sox for injury prone shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and an additional player

JANUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Royals acquire lefty Josh Taylor from Boston for Mondesi The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Josh Taylor from the Boston Red Sox for infielder Adalb...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sent to Royals Taylor (back) was traded from Boston to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for Adalberto Mondesi and a player to be named later, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor owns a 3.69 ERA and a 29.4 percent strikeout rate in 102.1 career innings of relief. The lefty missed all of last season while dealing with back issues, with two separate rehab stints getting paused due to setbacks, but the Royals evidently felt confident enough in his health to acquire him. If he's fully healthy this year, he could be a useful weapon for his new team, though he's unlikely to see many save chances.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SE Louisiana defeats East Texas A&M 83-65

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