Josh Taylor
RP - Kansas City Royals
2024 Outlook
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Royals pitcher Josh Taylor is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday as he works his way back from left shoulder impingement syndrome.
Fantasy Impact
The left-hander hasn't pitched since allowing two runs in a May 27 outing against the Nationals but is progressing well in his recovery. Taylor struggled to an 8.15 ERA in 17 appearances before hitting the shelf but his 4.80 FIP and 3.28 SIERA suggest he was the victim of some extremely poor luck in that time.
Josh Taylor is listed as the scheduled starter for the Royals Friday against the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor has worked out of the bullpen for all nine of his appearances this season. With a 6.55 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP in 11 innings pitched, fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire.
Josh Taylor (illness) cleared MLB protocol and will join the Red Sox for workouts Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor tested positive for COVID-19 in early July and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but he'll be able to participate in team activities going forward. When he will be able to come back remains to be seen and fantasy owners should continue to keep an eye on updates concerning Taylor.
The Red Sox placed Josh Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. The 27-year-old lefty remains in quarantine and has yet to receive clearance to rejoin the Red Sox for workouts. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates.
Josh Taylor has tested positive for COVID-19, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor tested positive during his intake test and will need to test negative twice before rejoining the team, according to the league protocols. Taylor, 27, posted a solid 3.04 ERA and 62/16 K/BB ratio over 47 1/3 innings as a rookie last season.