Samad Taylor - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Padres host the Dodgers in first of 3-game series

The San Diego Padres open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Plates two in win Taylor went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact This was Taylor's second multi-hit effort in a row, and it's his third game this year with multiple RBI. The outfielder has also stolen a base in consecutive contests three times, totaling six thefts on seven attempts. He's batting .379 with an .886 OPS, one home run, one double, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored over 16 contests and has claimed a starting role over the last couple of weeks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

France homers, Sears wins season debut as Padres beat Braves 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Ty France homered and JP Sears won his season debut for the San Diego Padres, who beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 5-2 for a three-game sweep

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Padres finally reward Samad Taylor's breakout with a lineup change that needs to last Samad Taylor's professional baseball experience has seen way too many ups and downs, especially for the faint-hearted. Since 2023, he's been...

3 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

On base four times in win Taylor went 3-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Impact This was Taylor's third three-hit effort of the season. The speedster has also racked up five steals. Taylor is batting .370 with an .877 OPS, one home run, nine RBI, 11 runs scored and one double over 15 contests since he joined the Padres' big-league roster in early June. He continues to occupy a starting role in the corner outfield, moving between left and right depending on where Fernando Tatis is stationed on a game-by-game basis.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Machado hits a 10th-inning RBI single, lifting Padres past Braves 7-6

Manny Machado hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Padres start 3-game series at home against the Braves

The San Diego Padres start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Manny Machado hits a 3-run homer in 10th and has 5 RBIs as Padres beat Rangers 6-4

Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and tied his season high of five RBIs, helping the San Diego Padres rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Tatis and Merrill combine for 4 RBIs as the Padres beat the Cardinals 6-1

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill each drove in two runs and finished with three hits as the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep with a 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinal...

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Padres Players All Saying the Same Thing About Samad Taylor Multiple members of the Padres have said the same thing about Samad Taylor's impact this season.

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

Padres bounce back with a winning week to jump up the power rankings | Sporting News Samad Taylor has been a nice surprise.

JUNE 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On bench for series opener Taylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Taylor will retreat to the bench after he had started in left field in each of the Padres' last seven games while going 10-for-26 (.385 average) with a home run, three walks, two stolen bases, eight RBI and five runs during that stretch. Gavin Sheets will get the nod in left field Monday, but Taylor should have a fairly clear path to an everyday role so long as he remains productive at the plate.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pops first career homer Taylor went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Getting his sixth straight start in left field and batting sixth, Taylor took Trey Gibson deep in the first inning for a two-run shot before adding an RBI single in the fifth. While the long ball was his first in the majors in his 45th game, Taylor has hit safely in all six of those starts, batting .409 (9-for-22) during that hot streak with a double, two steals, four runs and eight RBI. With Miguel Andujar (hamstring) having joined Ramon Laureano (hip) on the IL, the door is open for the 27-year-old Taylor to lock down a starting spot in a big-league outfield for the first time since he made his debut with the Royals in 2023. He has little left to prove in the minors -- over 188 Triple-A games the last two seasons between El Paso and Tacoma in the Mariners' system, Taylor is batting .302 with 24 home runs and 53 stolen bases in 64 attempts.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Padres homer 5 times, including twice in the first, in a 9-3 victory over the Orioles

Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore O...

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Michael King's praise proves Samad Taylor fits the Padres better than Nick Castellanos The offensive spark we've been waiting for.

JUNE 13 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Tatis hits just 2nd homer of season to give Padres 5-4 win over Reds

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit just his second home run of the season with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Samad Taylor is giving the Padres offense the jolt their stars still haven't found We’re not going to go as far as saying Samad Taylor is about to become the new face of the offense. But it is fair to say that the Padres st...

JUNE 10 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Reaches base three times Taylor went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Reds.

Impact Taylor has picked up a steal in each of the last two games. The outfielder was originally brought up to provide depth after the Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment last Wednesday. Taylor has now started three straight games in left field, including two against right-handed pitchers. If Taylor can continue to hit, it will likely lead to him competing for playing time with Gavin Sheets and Miguel Andujar (hamstring), though Taylor will probably settle into a platoon role at best in the long run.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sal Stewart's 11th-inning homer sends Reds past Padres 5-3, ending Cincy's 5-game skid

Cincinnati rookie Sal Stewart hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Reds snapped their five-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Key contributor in win Taylor went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over Cincinnati.

Impact Taylor came through in the late stages of Monday's win, giving San Diego the lead on an RBI bunt single in the seventh inning before depositing a two-RBI single into left field in the eighth frame to extend the lead. The 27-year-old was called up Wednesday from Triple-A El Paso and hasn't found much success in prior major-league opportunities, but he could receive some looks in left field with Ramon Laureano (hip) expected to miss the remainder of the season.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Padres rally for 6-2 win after the Reds botch 3 straight bunts in the 7th inning

Gavin Sheets hit a tying double and then scored the go-ahead run while the Cincinnati Reds misplayed three consecutive bunts by the Padres in the seventh inning of San Diego's 6-2...

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Grandma and more in the stands, Taylor's first start 'a blessing' of a day SAN DIEGO -- When the Padres promoted Samad Taylor last week, his mind went one place. “I got the call, and the first thing I thought was: M...

JUNE 8 • MLB.COM

Added to roster The Padres selected Taylor's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Taylor was elevated to the big-league club after slashing .319/.406/.500 with the Triple-A squad. The 25-year-old was most recently in the majors with Seattle in 2025, yet recorded just eight at-bats. Taylor will replace Nick Castellanos on the active roster after he was designated for assignment.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to win roster spot The Padres reassigned Taylor to minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact The 27-year-old is expected to open the season at Triple-A El Paso after failing to win a utility spot with the Padres coming out of spring training. Taylor owns a .205/.272/.260 slash line over 83 career plate appearances in the big leagues across the past three seasons.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Notes: $75 Million Star Linked to SD, Major Sale Prediction, Yu Darvish Plans Revealed The San Diego Padres tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Sunday's Cactus League game. There was a bit of a scare as outfielder Samad Taylo...

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

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