WASHINGTON -- Over the years, Michael A. Taylor has been as much a part of the Nationals' lineup as anyone on the roster, with 460 games logged since 2015. Recently, however, those appearances have been few and far between for the outfielder.
The Nationals' crowded outfield situation, which only grew more congested with the arrival of heralded prospect Victor Robles, has left Taylor on the outside looking in down the stretch. He's started just four games since Aug. 24 and has just seven plate appearances in September, with his usage coming primarily as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement.