Josh Taylor

The Royals placed Josh Taylor on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor will miss the start of the season due to left biceps soreness.

Josh Taylor is reportedly dealing with soreness in his left biceps.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor suffered the injury last weekend while warming up. He may open the season on the injured list if he can't return by early next week.

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.