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Not in lineup Friday Taylor is not in the Royals' lineup Friday versus the Angels.

Impact Taylor got the call from Triple-A Omaha on Friday afternoon, but his MLB debut will either happen off the bench Friday or over the weekend in the Royals' three-game set against the Angels. The versatile 24-year-old is an intriguing fantasy prospect if there's a regular role for him in Kansas City. He was sporting a .304/.409/.463 slash line with six homers and 34 steals through 62 games this season at Triple-A.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to big leagues The Royals recalled Taylor from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact After slashing .301/.407/.460 through 291 plate appearances in Triple-A, Taylor will crack the big leagues for the first time in his career. The 24-year-old second baseman has proved to be a major threat on the basepaths with 34 steals already this season. Taylor's bat, speed and defensive versatility should ensure that he finds a spot in the Royals' lineup often. Nate Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Taylor will head to Omaha to start the 2023 campaign after appearing in 10 spring training contests, producing a .400 average with two homers, seven RBI, five runs and three stolen bases over 20 at-bats. After the impressive showing in the Cactus League, the 24-year-old certainly increased his chances of getting his first major-league call-up at some point this season. Considering Taylor can play both the infield and the outfield, he seems likely to be a long-term option for Kansas City.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals home Wednesday Taylor went 1-for-3 with a pair of stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's Cactus League win over the Rockies.

Impact Taylor didn't start the contest, but he made a strong impact. One of his steals came in the ninth inning when he stole home for the Royals' fifth run of the frame. The 24-year-old is 3-for-9 over four spring games so far, and he's showing off his speed with a triple and two steals to go with two RBI. He's logged 123 steals over his last four minor-league seasons, though he didn't play with Triple-A Omaha following his trade from the Blue Jays' organization as part of the Whit Merrifield trade last summer. Taylor faces an uphill battle for a major-league job in 2023, but solid contact hitting and flashes of speed could at least earn him a bench spot at some point.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE