Michael Taylor

CF / Pittsburgh Pirates / EXP: YRS Height: Weight: lb Age: College: None Bats/Throws -/-

Fantasy Points by Week

Rost
6%
Start
6%
OF Rank
NR
Player News
  • Michael Taylor: Released by Pittsburgh
    By RotoWire

    The Pirates released Taylor on Wednesday. Taylor was booted from the 40-man roster earlier this week and has now been cut loose. The veteran outfielder will head into free agency after hitting just .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances for the Pirates this season.

    SEE FULL ARTICLE
  • The Pirates designated Taylor for assignment Tuesday. Taylor had started just one of the previous 13 games and will finish the year slashing only .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances. The 33-year-old's roster spot will be absorbed by Joshua Palacios.

    SEE FULL ARTICLE
  • Taylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Nationals. Taylor has started consecutive games with lefties on the mound, though he hasn't been in the lineup against a right-hander since Aug. 25. He did manage to pop his fifth home run of the season and first since July 30 with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound Sunday.

    SEE FULL ARTICLE
  • Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians. Though he'll enter the lineup for the series finale, Taylor didn't start in any of the previous three contests and looks like he'll operate mainly as a fourth or fifth outfielder moving forward. With Andrew McCutchen returning from the injured list Friday and taking back primary duties at designated hitter, Oneil Cruz is now likely to see the bulk of his starts in center field moving forward, closing off Taylor's main path to playing time.

    SEE FULL ARTICLE
  • Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Tuesday's game versus the Cubs. Taylor was placed on outright waivers Sunday, but he went unclaimed and will remain on the Pirates' active roster for the time being. Oneil Cruz's move to center field for Pittsburgh is imminent, but he will serve as the designated hitter for the second game in a row Tuesday while Taylor patrols center field.

    SEE FULL ARTICLE
Recent Tweets

Stats

YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBKOSBAVG
2024 PIT 113 269 35 52 5 21 23 105 12 .193
2023 MIN 129 355 48 78 21 51 26 130 13 .219

FULL CAREER STATS

Next Matchup

SituationH/ABAVGHRRBISBBBKO
vs LHP 34/177 0.19 2 12 11 14 68

Last 7 Games

DATEOppABRHHRRBIBBKOSB
9/29
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/27
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/26
vs 
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/25
vs 
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/24
vs 
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/22
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Upcoming Games

dateOpptimeScheduled Starter
3/27
3:10 PM Not Announced Yet
3/28
6:10 PM Not Announced Yet
3/29
3:10 PM Not Announced Yet
3/30
12:40 PM Not Announced Yet
3/31
12:00 AM Not Announced Yet
4/01
12:00 AM Not Announced Yet
4/02
12:00 AM Not Announced Yet

Full Pirates Schedule

Around the Web Promoted by Taboola