MICHAEL A. TAYLOR NEWS

Not in Tuesday's lineup Taylor is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact Taylor started Monday in his first contest back from the injured list, but he will sit this one out. Willi Castro will patrol center field for the Twins.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Taylor (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was reported last week that Taylor was on the verge of returning from a stint on the injured list that dates back to early in September, and he is now officially back on the roster. He will jump right back into the starting lineup in center field and hit ninth for the Twins on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning on road trip Taylor (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Twins' Sept. 14-20 road trip, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The precise day Taylor will return is not clear, but he is eligible to be activated at any time. Taylor has missed most of this month with a right hamstring strain and it appears he'll rejoin the Twins without going out on a rehab assignment first.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits IL with hamstring strain The Twins placed Taylor on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain.

Impact Minnesota reinstated utility man Willi Castro (oblique) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, and he and Andrew Stevenson could end up picking up most of the starts in center field while Taylor is on the shelf. With 20 home runs and 13 stolen bases on the season, Taylor has been a solid source of counting stats from the bottom of the Minnesota lineup when healthy this season, but he may not have an everyday role waiting for him once activated. Byron Buxton (hamstring, knee) could beat Taylor back from the IL and may get the opportunity to serve as Minnesota's primary center fielder upon his return after having previously been limited to designated-hitter duties all season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to IL Taylor (hamstring) is likely to be placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game versus the Rangers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Taylor aggravated a right hamstring injury Saturday, and while the Twins will wait to see how he feels Sunday morning before making a decision, an IL move is expected. Willi Castro (oblique) is in line to take Taylor's roster spot and will also be an option to see action in center field while Taylor is sidelined, with Joey Gallo and Andrew Stevenson also in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates hamstring injury Taylor was lifted from Saturday's game versus the Rangers in the fourth inning with a right hamstring injury, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Taylor didn't start a couple games earlier this week because of the hamstring and appeared to aggravate the injury while scoring from second base on a single in the top of the fourth. He was removed prior to the Twins taking the field for the bottom of the fourth. It looked to be an injury which could require a stint on the injured list, but more should be known after the contest.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Taylor is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener with the Rangers.

Impact Taylor will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the Twins launch their three-game series in Texas. Matt Wallner will draw the start in left field and bat sixth against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Taylor is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Guardians.

Impact Taylor homered in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland -- his fifth home run over his last nine games -- but will get a breather a day later. Joey Gallo will patrol center field Wednesday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again in loss Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians.

Impact Taylor cut the Twins' deficit to 4-2 in the ninth inning with a solo homer off Emmanuel Clase. The long ball was Taylor's fifth in his last nine games -- he's gone 11-for-31 (.355) with a 1.267 OPS in that span. The veteran outfielder is now slashing .228/.281/.454with a career-best 20 homers, 45 RBI, 44 runs scored and 13 steals across 351 plate appearances as he continues to see regular playing time in Minnesota.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forces in winning run Taylor went 0-for-4 with two walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Rangers.

Impact Taylor wasn't able to collect a hit in his return from hamstring tightness, but he drew a walk-off walk in the 13th inning. His seven-game hitting streak ended, though the outfielder is still batting .246 (16-for-65) with seven home runs and 14 RBI over 19 games in August. It's a slight improvement on his season slash line of .225/.279/.446 through 115 contests, which has been enough for him to see the majority of playing time in center field.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Taylor (hamstring) will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact A tight hamstring kept Taylor on the bench for the past two games, but it wasn't serious enough to prevent him from playing in the series finale. Taylor had been on fire at the dish prior to picking up the injury, as he'll take a seven-game hitting streak into Sunday's contest. During that stretch, Taylor went 9-for-22 with four home runs, two walks, seven RBI, five runs and a stolen base.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring issue Taylor's absence from the lineup Saturday against Texas is due to a tight hamstring, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor is hitting .409 with four homers over his last seven games, so it was a surprise to see him left out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. The injury offers a clear explanation, and it doesn't appear to be a particularly serious one, but it's not yet known whether Taylor is expected to return to action Sunday.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Taylor will sit for the second consecutive game Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Taylor is riding a seven-game hitting stretch in which he's homered four times, so it's somewhat strange to see him sit twice in a row. Joey Gallo will make another start in center field Saturday.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Friday Taylor is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Taylor went deep twice in Thursday's series opener versus Texas and boasts a .925 OPS with seven home runs in 18 games since the calendar turned to August, but he'll grab some rest Friday as Joey Gallo covers center field for Minnesota. Matt Wallner is in left and Max Kepler is in right.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains hot with two homers Taylor went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs Thursday in a 7-5 win against the Rangers.

Impact Taylor tagged Texas starter Andrew Heaney for two long balls, swatting a solo shot in each of the third and fifth innings. The veteran outfielder has gone deep four times over his past six games to push his season total to 19, tying his career-best mark. During his current seven-game hitting streak, Taylor is batting .409 (9-for-22) with seven RBI, providing valuable production from the bottom of Minnesota's order.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday's Twins-Texas game recap The seemingly unlikely trio of Kyle Farmer, Michael A. Taylor and Royce Lewis went deep for the second day in a row.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Hits 16th homer in win Taylor went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Taylor opened the scoring with a two-out, two-run homer in the fourth that proved to be the game-winner for the Twins. Taylor now has 16 homers on the season to go along with 38 RBI, 37 runs scored and 12 steals. He has been a mainstay at the bottom of the Twins lineup all year and has earned that role with an unimpressive slash line of .216/.267/.422.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest Wednesday Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact With Willi Castro (oblique) landing on the injured list Tuesday, Taylor looks like he'll have a clear path to regular duties in center field. Though he'll sit Wednesday in favor of Joey Gallo, Taylor had manned center in each of the last four contests, going 3-for-15 with a walk and a stolen base.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Thursday Taylor is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Detroit.

Impact It's the second straight game he'll be on the bench after he had started nine straight. With Taylor beginning this one on the pine, the Twins will again go with Willi Castro in center field.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE