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Mon Jan 820:56Chris Taylor Set For Utility Role In 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan in 2024 is to platoon outfielders Jason Heyward and Manuel Margot in right field, with new acquisition Teoscar Hernandez in left field. Meanwhile, the Dodgers plan to get at-bats for Chris Taylor all over the field, including in left. The 33-year-old can also play center field, second base, third base and shortstop when needed. He could still play pretty regularly when others need a day off and against left-handers, but it won't be much different than what he did in 2023, when he started only 82 of 117 games played. Taylor was slightly better than he was in 2022 in terms of production, but he also struck out 32.6 percent of the tie, which was 17th-worst in baseball. Without an everyday role and with so much swing and miss in his game, Taylor will mostly be an asset in cavernous mixed leagues and NL-only formats for his positional versatility.
Source: Jim BowdenRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 4 202320:36Chris Taylor Expected To Be Ready For NLDS
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) took part in the team's intrasquad game on Wednesday, and The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya writes that nobody on the team seem concerned with Taylor's status after the regular season finale on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch on his left knee. Taylor is dealing with a minor knee contusion and is expected to be ready to roll for Game 1 of the National League Division Series this Saturday. Infielder Miguel Rojas (hand, wrist) also took part in the intrasquad game and has been making good progress. The 33-year-old Taylor hit a modest .237 (80-for-338) with 15 home runs, 56 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 51 runs scored in his 117 games for the Blue during the regular season.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 14 202319:48Dodgers Activate Chris Taylor From Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder/infielder Chris Taylor (knee) from the injured list on Friday. In other moves, the Dodgers added outfielder Jake Marisnick, optioned outfielder Jonny DeLuca and moved right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Marisnick on the 40-man roster. Taylor wasn't in the starting lineup on Friday for the first game of the second half of the season, but he could see pretty regular playing time moving forward for the Blue. The 32-year-old veteran has only played in 59 games in 2023 and is hitting .206 (34-for-165) with 11 home runs, six doubles, a triple, 26 RBI, seven stolen bases and 28 runs scored in 182 plate appearances. Taylor's biggest draw in deeper fantasy leagues is his positional versatility.
Source: Dodgers TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 8 202316:19Chris Taylor Starts Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) began his minor league rehab assignment on Friday. Taylor played five innings in left field on Friday for the Dodgers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. This was his first rehab contest since landing on the injured list in mid-June due to right knee soreness. The hope is that Taylor is going to return shortly after the All-Star break. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more information.
Source: Eric StephenRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 1 202319:09Chris Taylor Unlikely To Return Before All-Star Break
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) isn't expected to return until after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old has been out since mid-June after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee. However, he had been struggling before going down, batting just .206 with 63 strikeouts, so hopefully, the time away will help. In the meantime, he'll continue working his way back, but it's anyone's guess how long he'll be out.
Source: Bill PlunkettRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 24 202316:47Chris Taylor To Miss Sixth Straight Game
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The 32-year-old was injured while running the bases last Friday. He has not played since then, but the team was hopeful he'd suit up here. The organization hasn't placed him on the injured list, so the assumption is that he'll return soon. In the meantime, Michael Busch will cover third base and bat sixth versus right-hander Ronel Blanco on Saturday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 21 202318:56Chris Taylor To Miss Fourth Straight Game
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 32-year-old was injured during Friday's game while running the bases. He will now miss his fourth game in a row because of the issue. It's the same knee that required a cortisone injection earlier this week. The Dodgers haven't placed him on the injured list, so the hope is that Taylor is ready in a few days. In the meantime, Michael Busch will cover third base and bat ninth versus right-hander Shohei Ohtani.
Source: mlb.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 20 202318:11Chris Taylor Remains Out On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor was injured during Friday's game while running the bases. The MRI came back negative, but he remains out of the lineup for the third straight game on Tuesday. It doesn't appear that Taylor is headed to the injured list, so fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. Michael Busch will cover third base and bat ninth versus lefty Reid Detmers.
Source: mlb.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 18 202300:46Chris Taylor Diagnosed With A Bone Bruise
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) was injured in Friday's game against the Giants while running to first in the second inning. Fortunately, an MRI came back with positive results, revealing he suffered a right knee bruise. The 32-year-old, hitting .207 with 28 runs, 11 homers, 26 RBI, and seven stolen bases this season, was replaced by Michael Busch on Saturday. For now, fantasy managers should consider Taylor as day-to-day, although, suppose there's a chance he lands on the IL.
Source: Bill PlunkettRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 17 202309:13Chris Taylor, David Peralta Both Forced From Friday’s Contest
Los Angeles Dodgers super utility player Chris Taylor (hamstring) and outfielder David Peralta (knee) both exited Friday's matchup with the San Francisco Giants. Taylor experienced right knee pain while Peralta suffered a left a hamstring strain, causing their respective departures early in the game. Michael Busch took over at third base for Taylor, going 0-for-4 in relief. James Outman came on for Peralta, going 2-for-4 with two RBI in the process. Peralta was quietly raking lately, hitting a robust .432 with two homers and seven RBI over his last 44 at-bats. Taylor has been playing more while filling in for the sidelined Max Muncy (hamstring) recently, but the Dodgers depth would be further extended under these desperate circumstances. Expect Los Angeles to provide an update on the injuries of the two veterans ahead of Saturday's game.
Source: Dodgers TwitterRotoBaller.com
Mon May 1 202319:05Chris Taylor Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Taylor knocked an RBI double while adding a single, a run scored, and a stolen base Sunday against the Phillies but will get a breather to start Monday's contest. Michael Busch gets the start at second base while Mookie Betts pivots to shortstop. Despite the big game Sunday, Taylor has struggled to begin the season as he's hitting just .167 with five home runs, two stolen bases, and a .631 OPS across 22 games while striking out in a hefty 41.7% of his plate appearances. Taylor has as many home runs as singles in the early going while his six extra-base knocks outweigh his five singles on the campaign.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 19 202318:42Chris Taylor Gets Back Into Action
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (side) was removed from Monday's game against the New York Mets. Afterwards, the organization said they planned to shut down Taylor for a few days. He wasn't in the lineup on Wednesday, but did get into action during the contest. Taylor pinch-ran for J.D. Martinez during the eighth inning of Wednesday's contest. It sounds like the 32-year-old is feeling better, so hopefully he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see, but possibly Taylor returns to the lineup this weekend.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 18 202308:17Chris Taylor Shut Down For The Time Being
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (side) was removed from Monday's game against the New York Mets early after experiencing something on his side. According to Juan Toribio, the club will run more tests to figure out the exact injury, but manager Dave Roberts stated the 32-year-old will be out of action for at least a couple of days. Taylor is showing mixed results at the plate, as he's batting a paltry .125, but has shown solid pop with four home runs. He's added six runs and seven RBI, though is still looking for his first stolen base. Fantasy owners shouldn't fret about the injury even if he goes on the injured list, as there are plenty of players on the waiver wire who can replace his production.
Source: Juan ToribioRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 17 202318:26Chris Taylor Moves Into Cleanup Spot Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor will move up into the cleanup spot on Monday versus the New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Taylor hit out of the five-hole in his first start of the season but has hit no higher than seventh in 10 starts since. The Dodgers are stacking right-handed bats against Peterson on Monday and with catcher Will Smith injured it's Taylor who stands to get a big opportunity to hit behind the club's best offensive players. It's been an interesting season so far for the veteran who has just five hits in 43 trips to the plate with four of them going for home runs. He's hitting just .135 without a steal along with a massive 38.1% K% in 12 games, a concerning trend considering he punched out in a career-worst 35.2% of his plate appearances last season. Taylor will start in left field for the third time this season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 4 202321:39Chris Taylor Starting Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies. It will be the 32-year-old's fifth consecutive start after sitting the bench in the first two games. Taylor's been a solid hitter with the Dodgers but struggled in 2022, producing a .221 average with 10 homers and 10 steals in 118 games. This year has been more of the same thus far, as he's hitting just .091 with one home run. Taylor's a good option if he's available on the waiver wire, though, with the ability to supply double-digit long balls and steals, and he should play more than 100 games, given his flexibility.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 1 202315:30Chris Taylor To Play SS 20-25 Percent Of The Time
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas will be the team's primary shortstop after the season-ending injury to Gavin Lux (knee), but the Dodgers are planning to rotate Chris Taylor in from the outfield to play the 6 about 20-25 percent of the time in 2023, according to manager Dave Roberts. Taylor played the position regularly until an elbow injury limited him to outfield duties in 2022. On days he's not at shortstop, he'll be playing either left or center field. The 32-year-old will regain shortstop eligibility, which will help his cause for a bounce-back campaign this year. A first-time All-Star in 2021, Taylor disappointed last year with a .221/.304/.373 slash line with a .677 OPS, 10 home runs, 43 RBI, 45 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 118 games for the Blue.
Source: Los Angeles Time - Jack HarrisRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 1 202307:45Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Beat: Gavin Lux and Tyler Glasnow
The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury. 

Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's Injury

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Tue Feb 28 202315:07Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor Could See Time In Middle Infield
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said outfielder Mookie Betts playing more second base this season is being discussed. Roberts also said that outfielder Chris Taylor will start a throwing program in order to play more shortstop this year after the news that Gavin Lux (knee) will miss the entire 2023 season due to a torn ACL. In addition to Taylor, offseason acquisition Miguel Rojas is a top candidate to take over for Lux at the 6 this year. Taylor has plenty of experience playing shortstop in his career, so a platoon could develop with Rojas at shortstop. Betts, who is already considered a top-10 fantasy asset, would be even more valuable to fantasy managers this year if he gained second base eligibility.
Source: 570 LA Sports - David VasseghRotoBaller.com
Thu Oct 13 202211:06Chris Taylor To Start In Left Field In Game 3
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) will get the start in left field in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Friday against San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell. Taylor battled neck tightness at the end of the regular season and received a cortisone injection last week. He'll take over for Trayce Thompson, who will most likely move to center field and send Cody Bellinger to the bench against a lefty. Taylor wasn't as good this year as he was in his lone All-Star season in 2021, and he also hit .193 (23-for-119) with only two of his 10 home runs, nine RBI and 13 runs scored in 75 games against left-handed pitching in 2022. Expect Taylor to hit near the bottom of LA's lineup on Friday. He hasn't played since Sept. 30.
Source: Southern California News Group - J.P. HoornstraRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 12 202218:16Chris Taylor Remains Out Of The Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Taylor has been dealing with a sore neck and hasn't played in a game since Sept. 30. He was not used off the bench in the team's 5-3 win over the Padres in Game 1 on Tuesday. Trayce Thompson will get another start in left field and will hit eighth in the batting order against Padres right-hander Yu Darvish. Thompson went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the Game 1 win on Tuesday night in his first career playoff game.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
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