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Kansas City Royals Whit Merrifield (15) beats the tag by Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, April 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Taylor again stars at plate, Royals beat Rangers 11-4

By DAVID SMALE - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Brock Holt (16) is tagged out by Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez trying to score on a single by Jose Trevino during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals outslug Rangers 14-10 in wild season opener

By DAVID SMALE - Associated Press

Washington Nationals center fielder Michael A. Taylor catches a line out by Philadelphia Phillies' Jean Segura during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Former Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor signs with Royals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

SS Trea Turner, Nationals agree to $7.45 million for 2020

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Michael A Taylor, Nationals agree to $3,325,000 deal

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Washington Nationals' Michael A. Taylor hits a home run during the third inning of Game 2 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Michael A. Taylor gives Nationals outfield insurance for World Series

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Members of the Washington Nationals celebrate after winning a National League wild-card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. Washington won 4-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Juan Soto RBI leads Nationals over Brewers in wild card

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor drives in a run with a sacrifice fly during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ** FILE **

Michael A. Taylor could be used in right field with Eaton banged up

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Wilmer Difo slides into second with a double during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals call up Taylor, Difo

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Nationals avoid arbitration with Rendon, Turner

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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) celebrates with his teammates after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Win over Braves shows hope lives for Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor (3) catches a long fly ball at the wall off the bat of Tampa Bay Rays' Wilson Ramos during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Max Scherzer, Nationals shut out at Tampa Bay

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Michael A. Taylor sits in the dugout in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

Michael A. Taylor off to a slow start at the plate again

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Stephen Strasburg, shown during spring training, took batting practice and threw a bullpen session Wednesday at Nationals Park. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Stephen Strasburg will bat eighth for first time in career at Nationals’ home opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants' Johnny Cueto works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Prized prospect Kingery, Phillies reach 6-year contract

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor (3) beats out a ground ball for a single as Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reaches for the ball in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **File**

Michael A. Taylor takes new workout approach

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor drives in a run with a sacrifice fly during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ** FILE **

Adam Eaton set for return to outfield, top of lineup

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor (3) celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Stephen Strasburg, Michael A. Taylor power Nationals to a Game 5

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs 5-0, force NLDS to Game 5

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor slides home on his inside-the-park-grand slam during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Taylor’s inside-the-park slam lifts Nats over Phillies 11-10

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