The Washington Nationals outfield has been crowded ever since Juan Soto earned a promotion in May. But now with Victor Robles set to come up, it appears Michael Taylor is being phased out of the picture.
The toolsy outfielder actually came into the year as the starting centerfielder this season after an impressive 2017. But unfortunately, the combination of his own slumps with the bat, and Soto’s emergence as a dominant force with the bat has left him on the outside looking in.
Manager Davey Martinez addressed the issue of Taylor’s playing time in his pre-game press conference on Monday.