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Grant Taylor gets five-out save versus A’s

Grant Taylor

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Grant Taylor pitched 1 2/3 hitless innings for his fourth save Saturday against the Athletics.

Taylor took over with the tying run on third and one out in the eighth, putting him in prime position for a cheap blown save. However, he got out of the jam by striking out Shea Langeliers and getting Jonah Heim to ground out. He then walked one in a scoreless ninth that was made easier because the A’s took out decent left-handed hitters for weaker right-handed bats while trying to score off Sean Newcomb in the seventh. Seranthony Domínguez again went unused today, and Taylor is the pretty clear favorite for saves in Chicago, even if he’ll occasionally work earlier in games sometimes.

- Matthew Pouliot

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Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

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Grant Taylor rode the rollercoaster against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning on Sunday, but managed to escape with the lead intact to earn his fifth save of the season.

Taylor came on with a 3-0 lead to protect but instantly made things more interesting by allowing two straight singles to open the inning, bringing the tying run to the dish. He then got Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to line out to right field before getting Kazuma Okamoto to bounce into a game-ending double play to quell the threat. Taylor has clearly supplanted Seranthony Dominguez as the White Sox’ primary closer and should be utilized in all fantasy leagues at this stage.
Seranthony Domínguez

CWS Relief Pitcher #58

Seranthony Domínguez pitched a scoreless sixth with the White Sox down 4-0 to the Red Sox on Tuesday.

The scoreless inning is good, but it sure doesn’t seem like Domínguez is going to be in line for saves again any time soon. Since blowing back-to-back save chances on June 21-22, he’s been limited to just three appearances, two coming in the sixth and one in the seventh. Grant Taylor is the White Sox reliever worth rostering at the moment.
Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

Grant Taylor tossed a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout to record the save against the Guardians on Saturday.

Taylor was summoned in the ninth inning to close out the game against the Guardians with a two-run lead. He struck out the first batter, then worked around a walk with two groundouts to secure the win for Chicago with his third save of the season. The 24-year-old right-hander is the only reliever worth rostering in the White Sox bullpen despite not working every save chance. He’s posted a 2.96 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and a 65/15 K/BB ratio across 45 2/3 innings.
Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

Grant Taylor suffered a blown save on Thursday night against the Guardians, giving up a walk-off two-run homer Brayan Rocchio.

Taylor was called upon in the eighth inning with the White Sox clinging to a one-run advantage. He issued a one-out walk to Steven Kwan but escaped any damage and recorded a pair of strikeouts. He was then sent back out for the ninth when trouble ensued. He issued a leadoff walk to Rhys Hoskins, then after retiring Kahlil Watson on a fly ball, served up Rocchio’s game-winning blast. It’s Taylor’s first loss on the season. Hopefully it won’t cost him save chances going forward, as he still seems to be the most capable option at the back of the White Sox’ bullpen.
Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

Grant Taylor fired two perfect innings to pick up his fourth win of the season on Monday against the Orioles.

There’s zero doubt that Taylor has the stuff to blossom into one of the premier relief pitchers in baseball. However, he seems unlikely to function as a traditional closer and the White Sox are always going to handle his workload with extreme caution. He won’t offer enough volume to be impactful in shallow mixed leagues, but he’s a decent ratio booster in deeper fantasy leagues.
Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

Grant Taylor tossed two scoreless innings with four strikeouts to fall in line for a win against the Royals on Saturday.

Taylor took over on the mound for Chicago with the game tied at 1-1 in the eighth inning. He tossed two perfect frames, striking out four batters before the White Sox walked it off with a run in the bottom of the ninth, giving Taylor the victory. The 24-year-old right-hander has had some inconsistencies this season, but has been the best option for Chicago in the back end of the bullpen, posting a 2.83 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a 60/12 K/BB ratio across 41 1/3 innings while converting two saves.
Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

Grant Taylor was handed his first loss after allowing the automatic runner to score in the 10th versus the Guardians on Wednesday.

It was a tough break for Taylor, who was back on the mound today after throwing 50 pitches between Sunday and Monday. Seranthony Domínguez, on the other hand, had a second straight day off after throwing 49 pitches and taking blown saves in both of those games. Taylor seems likely to factor into more save chances if Domínguez continues to struggle, but he’s also having issues at the moment; he’s given up eight runs — six earned — over 6 2/3 innings in his last five appearances.
Seranthony Domínguez

CWS Relief Pitcher #58

Seranthony Domínguez allowed two runs and blew the save against the Guardians on Monday.

Domínguez couldn’t protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning for the second consecutive day. After blowing the save in Detroit on Sunday, he came home and blew another save in Chicago on Monday. Domínguez’ grip on the closer job would seem tenuous at best, though Grant Taylor also gave up runs in the last two games and was even charged with a blown save of his own on Monday. Still, the White Sox moved into first place with the win. Whether it’s Taylor or someone else, a closer change could make sense for a team with postseason aspirations like the White Sox.
Seranthony Domínguez

CWS Relief Pitcher #58

Seranthony Domínguez blew the save chance on Sunday against the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits in the ninth inning.

Domínguez entered with a one-run lead but couldn’t slam the door. It’s a disappointing result given Grant Taylor allowed a homer in the eighth inning, so Domínguez might’ve put more distance between himself and Taylor in the battle for ninth-inning chances. Domínguez will likely remain the go-to option considering Taylor has been shaky lately, but this is a closer situation to keep tabs on throughout the summer.
Grant Taylor

CWS Relief Pitcher #31

Grant Taylor worked the eighth inning on Sunday against the Tigers, allowing a home run and a walk while striking out one.

Seranthony Domínguez blew the save in the ninth, but it’s difficult to argue Taylor should have received the chance when he’s given up homers in each of his past two appearances. The young right-hander will go on runs of looking unstoppable, and he’ll need to sustain that to eventually usurp the closer role. Consider Taylor a high-end stash who could become something for now.

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Max Scherzer threw five shutout innings for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Scherzer struck out seven and walked zero while throwing 56 total pitches. It was an effective start for the 41-year-old, who has battled multiple injuries this season. He will likely need at least one more rehab start before being activated, but it’s possible the Blue Jays could trade him away for a lottery ticket prospect at the trade deadline.
- Eric Samulski

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Kahlil Watson

CLE Right Fielder #31
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Guardians optioned OF Kahlil Watson to Triple-A Columbus

With Jose Ramirez back, the Guardians will likely need to use both Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann in the outfield more than the infield, so Watson was the one who got sent down. The 23-year-old hit .239/.264/.341 in 91 plate appearances with nine steals.
- Eric Samulski

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Guardians activated 3B José Ramírez from the 10-day injured list.

Ramírez was placed on the IL with a fractured hamate bone on June 16th, so he has missed just over a month and will be right back out on the field for the Guardians. We could see a bit of a power dip in the first few weeks back, but Ramírez has always hit for power thanks to how often he pulls the ball in the air and not impressive raw exit velocities, so perhaps he can survive the recovery from hamate surgery better than others. Regardless, he should be back in all fantasy lineups.
- Eric Samulski

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Henry Bolte is not in the lineup on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks

The rookie has struggled of late, slashing .140/.189/.220 in his last 15 games with a 15/1 K/BB ratio. He’s been mostly solid in his first MLB season, but there remains a chance that the A’s could move Zack Gelof back to the outfield when he returns from his knee injury and keep Tommy White active in the infield. Bolte’s playing time does not seem as guaranteed as it was a few weeks ago.
- Eric Samulski
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BAL Right Fielder #62
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Orioles recalled OF Johnathan Rodríguez from Triple-A Norfolk

Chadwick Tromp had already been on the active roster, so he will remain the backup catcher with both Adley Rutschman (wrist) and Samuel Basallo (shoulder) on the injured list. Rodríguez will likely serve as a small-side platoon bat in the short-term.
- Eric Samulski

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Orioles placed C Samuel Basallo on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Basallo was removed from Sunday’s game with shoulder discomfort after a swing, and the Orioles waited to put him on the injured list because fellow catcher Adley Rutschman (wrist) was already there. Now, the team will be without its top two catchers for at least the next 10 days, which means Sam Huff will continue to be the primary backstop in Baltimore.
- Eric Samulski

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Clay Holmes

NYM Starting Pitcher #35
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Clay Holmes (fibula) is scheduled to throw three innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Mets manager Andy Green said that Holmes will likely need one more start after that. With recent reports that the Mets are likely to try to trade Holmes before the deadline, this timeline means that he may not be able to start in a Mets uniform before August third. Still, the Mets could entice a team to trade for Holmes if the veteran looks healthy and effective in his next two rehab starts, knowing that he would be able to be activated right after the deadline.
- Eric Samulski

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Juan Soto is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Brewers.

With Luis Robert Jr. off the injured list, there was an expectation that the Mets would rotate through their outfielders, but Robert Jr. is on the bench for this one too. Brett Baty will start in right field, which will allow Jorge Polanco to DH and Marcus Semien to play second base. There will be a logjam at certain positions over the next week or so until the Mets can trade some players away.
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Twins signed first-round C Vahn Lackey for $9.5 million.

Lackey was the third overall pick in this month’s MLB Draft and will get the second-highest signing bonus of all time behind Roch Cholowsky, who was taken first overall in the same draft. The slot value for the third pick in this year’s draft was $9.7 million, so the deal is in line with what was expected for the Georgia Tech product.
- Eric Samulski

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JR Ritchie

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Braves optioned RHP JR Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett.

After a great MLB debut, it’s been a tough rookie season for Ritchie, who now has a 4.50 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 49/33 K/BB ratio in 54 MLB innings. There will likely need to be some pitch mix changes if he’s going to develop into a usable starter for the Braves at the MLB level.
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