Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor notched his first multi-hit game in nearly a month on Wednesday. Facing Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox, Taylor went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two runs scored. Through 97 games on the year, Taylor is slashing .238/.297/.364 with 10 home runs, seven stolen bases, 38 RBI and 43 runs. Strikeouts have been a big problem for him this year as his 29.1% strikeout rate ranks in the bottom 9% of the league. He's also been buried in an underwhelming Royals lineup all year, which greatly limits his fantasy appeal.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor came through with a clutch single in the team's 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Taylor came up in the 10th inning of a tie game and delivered a walk-off single as Hunter Dozier came around to score. The walk-off single was Taylor's only hit of the day as he went 1-for-4. Over 19 games in July, Taylor is slashing .267/.328/.350 with just three extra-base hits (two doubles, one home run). His 30.2% strikeout rate on the year ranks in the bottom 8% of the league and he also ranks in the bottom 20% of the league in xSLG (.358). He remains buried at the bottom of the Royals' batting order and should continue to remain on waivers in all fantasy leagues at this point.

WASHINGTON -- Nationals center fielder Michael A. Taylor suffered an oblique injury during Washington's 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.Taylor, who left in the fourth inning, is expected to go on the 10-day disabled list. The Nationals will bring back Chris Heisey from the DL, according to manager Dusty Baker."It felt like a sharp pain in my side,'' Taylor said. "I've kind of been dealing with it for a couple weeks now. I'm just trying to manage it. And then on that swing, that made it even worse."Taylor became the regular center fielder in late April when Adam Eaton strained his left knee when he hit the first base bag at Nationals Park in a weird way.Taylor is hitting .278 with 12 homers, 35 RBIs and 10 steals. Brian Goodwin moved from left to center, and Ryan Raburn took over in left for the Nationals in the top of the fourth.

The Washington Nationals placed center fielder Adam Eaton on the 10-day disabled list because of a left knee strain after he was carried off the field on Friday night, the team announced Saturday.Eaton, who was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam, sustained the injury in the ninth inning of a 7-5 loss to the New York Mets on a play at first base.The 28-year-old Eaton was hurt after beating out an infield single, when he stepped awkwardly on the bag and collapsed to the ground, grabbing at his left leg. Eaton was unable to put any weight on his leg and had to be carried off the field by team trainers."We're hopeful it's not as serious as it looked," manager Dusty Baker said Saturday.Baker said he was not sure if the injury was to Eaton's knee or ankle."I don't know, could be one or both," Baker said. "We'll find out when we get the MRI."Acquired in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox, Eaton went 2-for-5 Friday as Washington's leadoff hitter to boost his batting average to .297. He has two home runs and 13 RBIs in 23 games.The Nationals called up outfielder Rafael Bautista from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Eaton's roster spot. Bautista, 24, was batting .291 with a .325 on-base percentage in 19 games for Syracuse this season.

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.Turner could miss only eight games with off days factored into the equation and manager Dusty Baker said Turner should be ready to play in a matter of days.Turner was replaced on the 25-man roster by outfielder Michael A. Taylor, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.Turner left Saturday's game against the Phillies in the first inning with the injury.

Taylor is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Bryce Harper will play center field with Matt den Dekker starting in right field in the first half of Saturday's twin bill. Look for Taylor to be available off the bench and likely start the nightcap.

Taylor went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's 5-1 victory over the Reds.

Taylor had been mired in a 1-for-14 slump coming into the Monday's contest, so the two hits were a welcome development. It was only Taylor's third multi-hit outing of a September that has seen him hit just .195, his second-lowest monthly batting average in 2015. The 24-year-old outfielder certainly showed promise at the plate over his first full season in the majors, demonstrating some pop with the bat and stealing 16 bags in the process. However, until he improves on his robust 31.2 strikeout rate, Taylor will likely struggle to thoroughly fulfill his considerable potential.

Taylor is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Taylor's injuries came more from a soreness due to repeated dives in Friday's game than a tangible a injury, so it's unsurprising he's coming back after only one game missed. He's batting leadoff and pushing the Nationals outfield back to the usual alignment, with Bryce Harper at right field.

Taylor's absence Saturday relates to a sore knee and hamstring, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Taylor reportedly dove multiple times in Friday's contest, likely resulting in the soreness he's suffering from Saturday. It sounds as though the issues are minor in nature, and he should be back in the lineup within the next couple days. Matt den Dekker will enter the lineup in his place, while Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth will both shift to accommodate the change.

Taylor is out of the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.

Taylor is coming off a 0-for-4 night at the dish Friday, dropping his season batting line to .233/.285/.366. After four straight starts in center field, he'll get the day off Saturday, with Bryce Harper shifting to center field, Jayson Werth moving to right, and Matt den Dekker entering the lineup in left.

Taylor is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

After starting seven games in a row, Taylor will get a day off Friday. Jayson Werth will slide over to right field, Bryce Harper will man the center field duties, and Matt den Dekker will draw the start in left field in his absence.

Taylor (knee) is in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

Taylor was held out of Wednesday's contest as he dealt with an "extremely swollen" left knee, but the issue appears to have subsided enough to allow him back into the lineup Friday. He'll man the center field duties and bat seventh.

Taylor is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets due to an "extremely swollen" left knee, Mark Zuckerman of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Taylor's knee issue flared up Wednesday, and he'll miss at least that contest as a result. In his place, the Nationals will shift Bryce Harper over to center field, Jayson Werth over to right and Matt den Dekker will receive the start in left.

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor will not start Wednesday against the New York Mets because of a swollen left knee, according to CSN Mid-Atlantic.

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor will not start Wednesday against the New York Mets because of a swollen left knee, according to CSN Mid-Atlantic. Matt den Dekker will get a start in Taylor's absence.

Taylor (knee) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Taylor skipped each of the last four contests because of a sore right knee, but he'll finally rejoin his teammates Sunday. In his return, the 24-year-old will man center field and bat eighth.

Taylor (knee) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Braves.

Taylor underwent an MRI with "good" results Friday, and hit a game-winning, pinch-hit home run in the Friday's contest, but he didn't start and will continue to sit Saturday. The fact that he was able to pinch hit is a good sign, and the young center fielder likely remains day-to-day.

Taylor launched a game-winning, three-run, pinch hit home run as the Nationals defeated the Braves in 10 innings Friday night.

He was out of the starting lineup again after suffering knee soreness earlier in the week, but he came on to belt his 14th homer as the Nationals posted a walk-off win. He underwent an MRI earlier in the day that reportedly came back clean, so he will likely return to the lineup soon. With Denard Span out for the rest of the season, and Washington locked in a playoff race, his presence in the lineup is of critical importance.

Taylor (knee) underwent an MRI on Friday, with manager Matt Williams saying everything came back "good," Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

It appears as though Taylor could have returned to the lineup Friday after sitting out since Wednesday with right knee soreness, but Williams will play it cautiously and go with Clint Robinson.

Taylor (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Braves, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.

Taylor was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup after experiencing soreness in his right knee, and will now miss his third straight contest with the ailment. A return over the weekend remains possible, but in the meantime Bryce Harper will slide to center field, Jayson Werth to right field, and Clint Robinson will start in left Friday.

Taylor (knee) is out of the lineup again Thursday.

This will be the second straight absence for Taylor, who was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with soreness in his knee. Washington is listing the outfielder as day-to-day, and Bryce Harper will man center field in his place Thursday.