MICHAEL A. TAYLOR NEWS

Hitting streak at seven games Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Taylor's hitting streak is up to seven games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-21 (.524) with a pair of homers, five RBI and five runs scored. He was batting just .229 on June 4, but the week-long surge has lifted him up to a .278/.372/.413 slash line with four homers, 17 RBI, 19 runs and no steals in 41 contests this year. The 31-year-old is playing above his established level currently, and there's little in his past as a player to suggest he'll keep this up for an extended length of time.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks homer in win Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Taylor provided the Royals' last run Friday with a sixth-inning blast. The outfielder is 8-for-14 with four walks, two RBI and three runs scored in his last five games. That surge of offense has boosted his slash line to .269/.371/.387 with three homers, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and no stolen bases through 39 contests this season. He should continue to see a near-everyday role in center field.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Taylor will be on the bench Tuesday against Toronto, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Taylor is coming off a pair of multi-hit games but will nonetheless retreat to the bench Tuesday. Kyle Isbel will take over in center field.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

KC Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor makes presence felt in return from IL The center fielder returned to the lineup this weekend, had a couple hits, flashed leather in the outfield and was at the center of an Astro...

JUNE 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

On base three times Taylor went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.

Impact Taylor missed about two weeks on the COVID-19 injured list, and he went 0-for-4 in his return to the Royals' lineup Saturday. He was able to produce a bit more Sunday in his second straight start. The light-hitting outfielder has a .241/.336/.333 slash line, two home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and no stolen bases through 125 plate appearances this year. With Taylor healthy and patrolling center field again, Kyle Isbel is likely to see reduced playing time, especially since Whit Merrifield and Hunter Dozier have drawn more starts lately in right field.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, not starting Friday Taylor (illness) was reinstated from the injured list Friday but is not in the lineup against the Astros.

Impact He went 2-for-8 with two strikeouts and one walk on his two-game rehab assignment. Kyle Isbel will get the start in center field despite Taylor being available.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IL Taylor (illness) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday.

Impact Taylor was a late removal from Wednesday's lineup after entering the COVID-19 protocols and he will now be away from the team for the time being while on the injured list. The Royals selected Dairon Blanco from Triple-A Omaha and he'll replace Taylor on the active roster.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In COVID protocols Taylor (undisclosed) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the White Sox because he entered MLB's COVID-19 protocols, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear whether or not Taylor tested positive for the virus, but he'll be unavailable until he clears the testing protocols regardless. The 31-year-old is likely to land on the injured list ahead of Thursday's series finale versus Chicago. Kyle Isbel figures to see more run in the outfield during his absence.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael A. Taylor scratched from Kansas City Royals' lineup for undisclosed reason Taylor played in both games of Tuesday’s doubleheader but was pulled from Wednesday night’s lineup.

MAY 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Taylor was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Taylor went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a strikeout in Tuesday's doubleheader and was initially slated to start in center field and bat seventh Wednesday. However, Kyle Isbel will now shift to center field while Emmanuel Rivera enters the lineup at third base. It's not yet clear whether Taylor is dealing with an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Taylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Taylor will get a breather for the matinee after starting nine straight contests, going 7-for-31 with two extra-base hits and three RBI. Kyle Isbel is starting in center field and batting eighth as the Royals take on Dylan Cease in Game 1.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times in win Taylor went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 14-10 win over the Rockies.

Impact Taylor had a strong showing Friday. His biggest hits were an RBI single in the fifth inning and an RBI double in the seventh. Prior to this outburst, the outfielder was 8-for-33 in 10 games in May. The three-hit effort lifted Taylor's season slash line to .233/.330/.314 with two home runs, 11 RBI and 12 runs scored across 100 plate appearances.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Game 1 lineup Taylor is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Orioles and Royals have been rained out the past two days, and Taylor will take a seat for Sunday's matinee. It's only the third time on the bench this season for the 31-year-old. Kyle Isbel will man center field in his place.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'One of the best catches I've ever seen': Watch Royals' Michael A. Taylor rob home run Michael A. Taylor, during Monday’s Royals game at St. Louis, showed part of the reason he won a Gold Glove last season

MAY 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Watch: Royals OF Michael A. Taylor Robs Home Run vs. Cardinals He might’ve just made the catch of the year.

MAY 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Watch: Royals OF Michael A. Taylor Robs Home Run vs. Cardinals He might’ve just made the catch of the year.

MAY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Catch of the year? We may have the front-runner ST. LOUIS -- Michael A. Taylor defied both gravity and the wall blocking his way to make a seemingly impossible catch possible in the fifth...

MAY 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Goes deep in los Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Taylor drilled a solo shot off of Luis Severino in the third inning. Since hitting his last home run on April 12, he'd been stuck in a 5-for-35 (.143) skid over his last 12 games. The 31-year-old is hitting .208 with two extra-base hits and no stolen base attempts through 18 games.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Taylor isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Taylor started in the last five games and went just 1-for-15 with two runs, two RBI, six walks and five strikeouts. Kyle Isbel will shift to center field while Edward Olivares takes over in right.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Taylor is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor sits for the first time this season. He hasn't done much at the plate through 12 games, hitting .235/.316/.324. Whit Merrifield moves to center field in Taylor's absence, with Hunter Dozier starting in right and Ryan O'Hearn entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact This was Taylor's second multi-hit game of the season, and it included his first extra-base hit of the year. The veteran outfielder is batting a solid .286 (4-for-14) with four runs scored through five games. While he's maintained an everyday role so far, he regularly hits seventh in the order.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in Sunday's loss Taylor went 2-for-2 with a run scored in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Taylor was one of two Royals to muster multi-hit performances in the blowout loss. His pair of singles were his first two hits of the season, and he's added a walk and two runs scored. The center fielder should maintain a near-everyday role this season as a strong defensive player, but Kyle Isbel or Edward Olivares could draw the occasional start if they hit well. Taylor slashed .244/.297/.356 with 12 home runs, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 142 games last season.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Taylor (hip) is starting Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

Impact Taylor left Monday's game due to left hip tightness and was held out for Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. However, he'll start in center field and bat eighth Wednesday.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday after all Taylor (hip) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The Royals didn't announce the late change to the lineup, but Taylor's absence became apparent when Kyle Isbel was spotted in center field during the Mariners' first turn at the plate in the bottom of the first inning. It's unclear if Taylor suffered a setback with his left hip while warming up, or if the Royals simply decided to give him another day off as a matter of precaution.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Tuesday Taylor (hip) will start in center field and bat seventh in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Impact Taylor exited early in Monday's game against the Guardians due to left hip tightness, but his inclusion in the lineup a day later seemingly implies that his removal was precautionary. After inking a two-year, $9 million contract extension in September, Taylor is projected to head into Opening Day as the Royals' primary center fielder.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE