Grant

Taylor

Taylor hit triple-digits three times and averaged a blistering 99.8 mph on his four-seam fastball, needing just 12 pitches to spin a flawless frame. The hard-throwing 23-year-old former top prospect has the unmistakable aura of a future closer — the velocity, the demeanor, the kind of stuff that feels pre-destined for the ninth inning. However, it feels like the rebuilding White Sox will turn the ninth inning role over to veteran Seranthony Domínguez at the outset of the season, if only to increase his value for a midseason trade.

After the White Sox traded for Jordan Hicks and signed Seranthony Dominguez, it was clear they did not view Grant Taylor as a potential closer. However, the former starter is not moving back into the rotation either. The team will keep him in a bulk relief role, and Taylor himself is targeting 100 innings pitched as his goal for this upcoming season. White Sox manager Will Venable had a slightly different idea, saying, “We are going to have more freedom to use Grant to win games, as opposed to fulfill some innings limit.” However, Venable acknowledged that Taylor may one day move back to starting games, so they would like to keep him as stretched out as possible. While we don’t normally draft middle relievers in fantasy baseball, it does seem like Taylor will be given plenty of innings and brought in during plenty of close games, which could lead to a surprising amount of fantasy value.

Taylor forged a 4.91 ERA and 54/15 K/BB over his 36 2/3 innings with the White Sox in 2025. The right-hander has the stuff to be a starter, but it sounds like Chicago is more comfortable using him out of the bullpen at this stage of his career. Unless it’s pitching at the end of games, there’s very little fantasy appeal; even with the ability to miss bats.

Taylor allowed one hit but also struck out two en route to his sixth save of the season. The 23-year-old has been a starter for much of his minor league career, but was moved into the bullpen this season and has posted a 4.91 ERA and 54/15 K/BB ratio in 36 2/3 innings. He has electric stuff, and it remains to be seen if the White Sox will move him back into the rotation, as they did a few years ago with Garrett Crochet. If Taylor were to get a chance at the rotation in 2026, he could have serious fantasy appeal.

Taylor made it look easy in this one, getting Ramon Laureano on a swinging third strike, Gavin Sheets on a fly ball to second base and Ryan O’Hearn on a swinging third strike to end it. He needed just 12 pitches (10 strikes) to dispatch of the Padres in order. For the season, the 23-year-old right-hander now holds a 5.35 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and a 49/15 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings of work while converting five of his first six save chances.

Taylor will be re-evaluated on Tuesday to determine his next steps, but it sounds like he’ll avoid a trip to the injured list and be available at some point later this week. The hard-throwing 23-year-old rookie has posted a lackluster 5.68 ERA across 31 2/3 innings over 31 appearances.

The White Sox are hopeful that he’ll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, but they’ll have a better idea after he attempts to play catch on Friday. The 23-year-old right-hander should be considered day-to-day.

Taylor threw seven pitches before departing Wednesday’s relief outing with a trainer. He’ll presumably undergo further evaluation and imaging to determine the severity of the issue. There’s a strong possibility that his season is over with only two weeks left. The hard-throwing 23-year-old rookie has posted a lackluster 5.68 ERA across 31 2/3 innings over 31 appearances.

Taylor closed the game out with a perfect ninth inning while recording one strikeout. It was his fourth save of the year and he has a 3.91 ERA. The 23-year-old right-hander is unquestionably the most exciting arm in the White Sox’ bullpen and looks like he’s being given the opportunity to grab the closer’s job.

Grant Taylor set him up with a scoreless eighth against the top of the Jays order. Leasure then retired Addison Barger, Will Wagner and Myles Straw, with an Alejandro Kirk single mixed in. Leasure got the call in a one-run game even though he’d allowed single runs in six of his previous 11 appearances. We wouldn’t suggest picking him up in mixed leagues.