Michael A. Taylor

Pirates outfielder Michael A. Taylor is back in the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor didn't start on Sunday but went 1-for-1 with a walk, a stolen base, and an RBI as part of a 9-7 extra-innings win over the Marlins. Taylor displayed a solid combination of power and speed in 2023, hitting a career-high 21 homers with 13 steals in 129 appearances with the Twins.

Michael A. Taylor could still reunite with Twins.

Fantasy Impact

The Twins reportedly have not ruled out bringing Taylor back to the club. The free-agent outfielder made 110 starts in center field for the Twins last year while also posting a .720 OPS with 21 home runs and 13 steals across 388 plate appearances. Taylor was believed to be targeting a two-year deal this offseason, but that has yet to come to fruition.

Michael A. Taylor has reportedly been linked to six teams including the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor will be a strong defender for whoever signs him in free agency. It is likely one of the main reasons why he is drawing significant interest.

The Blue Jays have reportedly shown interest in free-agent OF Michael A. Taylor.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor has consistently been one of the most dynamic defensive players in the outfield and is coming off hitting a career-high 21 home runs. He should draw a good amount of interest this offseason.

Twins outfielder Michael Taylor is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor had a tough night in going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts on Monday and will take a seat for the middle game of a three-game set against the Reds on Tuesday. The veteran has provided some power and speed with 20 homers and 13 stolen bases on the season but is also hitting just .227 across 121 appearances.