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Michael Taylor | Outfielder

Team: Oakland Athletics
Age / DOB:  (27) / 12/19/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 256
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Athletics optioned OF Michael Taylor to Triple-A Sacramento.
The move presumably clears the way for Coco Crisp's return from the disabled list Wednesday. Taylor, 27, is 1-for-23 (.043) in nine games with the A's this season. May 15 - 8:30 AM

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Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics recalled OF Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento.

It's the second time Taylor has been called up this season. He posted a .996 OPS in 18 games at the Triple-A level and will provide outfield depth with Chris Young on the disabled list.
May 4 - 10:31 AM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

The Athletics are expected to recall Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Taylor had a brief stint with the Athletics earlier this season. He'll provide outfield depth with Chris Young (quad) expected to be placed on the disabled list..
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
May 4 - 9:33 AM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics optioned OF Michael Taylor to Triple-A Sacramento.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-acquired Casper Wells on the active roster. Taylor was hitless in six at-bats during his brief stint with the big club and will continue to serve as outfield depth in the minors.
Apr 23 - 10:53 AM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics recalled OF Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento.

Taylor will provide outfield depth with Yoenis Cespedes (hand) and Coco Crisp (groin) dealing with injuries. He batted just .143 (3-for-21) in his brief stint with the Athletics last season.
Apr 13 - 2:16 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Michael Taylor (pinkie) will swing a bat Monday.

Taylor has been sidelined for the last week with a lacerated right pinkie. If he shows he can swing without out, he should be cleared to return to game action.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Mar 11 - 11:09 AM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Michael Taylor has not played in a week due to a lacerated right pinkie.

Taylor managed to cut himself when his hand hit a light on the ceiling of the dugout as he threw his gum. He won't be cleared to return to action until the cut has fully closed.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Mar 10 - 11:17 AM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Michael Taylor is taking ground balls at first base this spring to increase his versatility.

"I'm just trying to be as versatile as possible, and if I can do that hopefully create more value for myself," said Taylor, who has never played first base as a pro. The 27-year old is following the lead of teammate Brandon Moss, who made the same transition last season. Taylor has had some success in the minor leagues, but it has yet to translate in the majors. Increasing his versatility only stands to help the former top prospect.
Source: Athletics.mlb.com
Feb 14 - 9:53 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics optioned OF Michael Taylor to Triple-A Sacramento.

Taylor has picked up just three hits in 21 at-bats during his short stint with the A's this year. He'll likely be back up next month, if not before.
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 01:06:00 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics recalled OF Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento.

Derek Norris technically replaced Seth Smith (hamstring) on the active roster, but Taylor will give the A's another option for the outfield. The former top prospect has played well in Triple-A this year, but he's unlikely to get enough playing time to have any fantasy value.
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 05:57:00 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Updating an earlier item, Michael Taylor has not been recalled by the Athletics.

Reporters were told earlier that Taylor was being recalled to take the place of Yoenis Cespedes, who is injured, but infielder Josh Donaldson was promoted instead. Taylor will continue to play every day at Triple-A.
Sat, May 12, 2012 08:00:00 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics recalled OF Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento.

Taylor, who was sent to Triple-A on Friday, is now being brought right back with Yoenis Cespedes landing on the disabled list. Taylor is 3-for-16 with seven strikeouts in his brief time with the Athletics this season. He's likely to see a good amount of playing time in the Oakland outfield while Cespedes is out.
Sat, May 12, 2012 07:09:00 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics optioned OF Michael Taylor to Triple-A Sacramento.

Collin Cowgill will take his place on the active roster. Taylor went 3-for-16 with seven strikeouts during his latest stint at the big league level.
Fri, May 11, 2012 06:04:00 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Michael Taylor is starting in left field and batting eighth Friday.

With Coco Crisp (ear) on the DL, Taylor is up and getting a look. The former Phillies prospect has some short-term AL-only appeal. He was batting 347/.390/.547 for Triple-A Sacramento this season.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Fri, May 4, 2012 05:26:00 PM
Michael Taylor - OF - Athletics

Athletics recalled OF Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento.

Taylor is batting .347/.390/.547 with two homers, 18 RBI and six stolen bases in 23 games this season for Sacramento and should see some playing time in left field while Coco Crisp is out. He's potentially worth an add in deeper AL-only leagues.
Fri, May 4, 2012 11:10:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Jaso
2Derek Norris
1B1Brandon Moss
2Nate Freiman
3Daric Barton
2B1Eric Sogard
2Adam Rosales
3Scott Sizemore
SS1Jed Lowrie
2Hiroyuki Nakajima
3B1Josh Donaldson
LF1Yoenis Cespedes
CF1Coco Crisp
2Chris Young
RF1Josh Reddick
DH1Seth Smith
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Brett Anderson
2Jarrod Parker
3Tommy Milone
4Bartolo Colon
5A.J. Griffin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Grant Balfour
2Ryan Cook
3Sean Doolittle
4Jerry Blevins
5Pat Neshek
6Jesse Chavez
7Hideki Okajima
8Fernando Rodriguez