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| Jun 29 2025 | Taillon (7-6) took the loss Sunday against Houston, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon couldn't complete five innings Sunday, as the Astros worked him up to 107 pitches before a two-run home run by Jose Altuve prompted manager Craig Counsell to pull Taillon. Taillon has surrendered six home runs in his last three starts, going 0-3 with a 10.66 ERA and nine strikeouts over 12.2 innings during that stretch. He'll look to get back on track against the Cardinals next weekend. |
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| Jun 24 2025 | Taillon (7-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals, giving up eight runs on eight hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Five of Taillon's eight hits allowed went for extra bases, with three of them leaving the yard, and he leads the National League with 21 home runs allowed in 2025. The veteran right-hander yielded a season-high eight runs, and he's now surrendered 13 over his last two outings on the heels of rattling off six quality starts in a row prior to this recent downturn. Taillon still holds a respectable 4.47 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 70:19 K:BB across 90.2 innings, but things don't figure to get much easier in his next scheduled appearance against an Astros club that entered Tuesday batting an MLB-best .276 since May 22. |
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| Jun 19 2025 | Taillon (7-4) took the loss against the Brewers on Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with two strikeouts over four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon allowed five runs over his first three innings Thursday, snapping a five-game win streak that dated back to May 20. While the 33-year-old has delivered 10 quality starts in 15 outings this season, he now leads the National League with 18 home runs allowed after surrendering two more in this one. He owns a 3.84 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 67:17 K:BB across 86.2 innings and will look to rebound in a road matchup with the Cardinals next week. |
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| Jun 18 2025 | Taillon and the Cubs won't face the Brewers on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to rain in Chicago, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago and Milwaukee will play a doubleheader Aug. 18 to make up for Wednesday's game. Taillon's next outing will be pushed back to Thursday's series finale, during which he'll be looking to record his sixth consecutive win. |
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| Jun 12 2025 | Taillon (7-3) recorded the win Thursday against the Pirates after giving up two runs on four hits and two walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon extended his streak of quality starts to six, and it was also his eighth such effort in his last nine outings. The 33-year-old right-hander has yielded greater than three runs on just two occasions this year, and he also tied his season high in punchouts Thursday. Taillon holds a steady 3.48 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 65:16 K:BB across 82.2 innings ahead of his next appearance, which is set to come versus a Brewers team that's batting a paltry .218 against righties since the start of May. |
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| Jun 7 2025 | Taillon (6-3) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-1 victory over the Tigers. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander needed only 84 pitches (56 strikes) to deliver his fifth straight quality start, and his ninth in 13 trips to the mound. Taillon will take a four-start win streak into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Pirates. |
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| Jun 1 2025 | Taillon (5-3) picked up the win Sunday against Cincinnati, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of the damage against Taillon came in the sixth inning when Elly De La Cruz lifted a two-run home run. Still, Taillon notched his fourth consecutive quality start and his eighth of the campaign. In his last four appearances, Taillon has logged a 2.45 ERA and an 18:4 K:BB across 25.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Tigers in Detroit next weekend. |
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| May 26 2025 | Taillon (4-3) earned the win Monday against the Rockies, allowing one run on four hits and no walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Chicago right-hander took care of business against a Colorado lineup that entered the contest with a league-worst .220 team batting average. The only blemish on Taillon's performance was a solo homer yielded to Mickey Moniak in the fifth. Through 63 total innings, Taillon has pitched to a 3.86 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB. He is currently scheduled to make his next start against Cincinnati at home this weekend. |
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| May 21 2025 | Taillon (3-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 14-1 rout of the Marlins, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A solo shot by Nick Fortes in the third inning was the only blemish on Taillon's line, as he delivered his second straight quality start against Miami and his sixth of the season in 10 trips to the mound. Keeping the ball in the yard remains a serious concern for the right-hander, however -- he's served up nine homers in his last four starts, fueling a 4.30 ERA over that stretch despite a 1.09 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB in 23 innings. Taillon gets a soft matchup for his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Rockies. |
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| May 14 2025 | Taillon (2-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Marlins, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon surrendered four home runs in his previous start and couldn't keep the ball inside the park once again Wednesday. Three of the four hits he allowed to the Marlins were long balls, with Kyle Stowers hitting two and Agustin Ramirez accounting for one. Though Taillon hadn't yielded multiple home runs since his season debut before this stretch, he's been tagged for a homer in all but two starts this year. Over 49.2 innings, he owns a 4.53 ERA and a 42:9 K:BB. Taillon will look to get back on track in his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday against Miami. |
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| May 10 2025 | Taillon (2-2) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs (five earned) on nine hits -- including four home runs -- and a walk over four innings as the Cubs were downed 7-2 by the Mets. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Francisco Lindor drove the third pitch he saw from Taillon into the right-field bullpen area at Citi Field to lead off the bottom of the first inning, setting the tone for the night. The veteran right-hander came into Friday having served up just six homers in his first seven starts of the season, while the outing snapped a streak of six straight outings in which he'd given up three runs or fewer. The stumble leaves Taillon with a 4.53 ERA despite a 1.17 WHIP and 35:9 K:BB through 43.2 innings, and he'll look to get back on track in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come at home next week against the Marlins. |
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| May 3 2025 | Taillon (2-1) earned the win Saturday in Milwaukee after giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander wasn't exactly dominant as he induced just four swinging strikes, but he delivered his second straight quality start to help secure his first victory since April 2. Taillon surrendered six earned runs during his season debut in Arizona, but he's posted a 2.80 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 30:8 K:BB in 35.1 innings across his past six outings. |
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| Apr 20 2025 | Taillon allowed one run on three hits across five innings and did not factor into the decision during Sunday's 3-2, 11-inning loss to the Diamondbacks. He walked two and struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon pitched well enough to deserve his second win of the season but didn't receive enough run support to escape his third straight no-decision. The veteran righty allowed six runs over 4.1 innings in his first start of the year, but since then, he's allowed only eight runs across 22.1 innings while striking out 23. Taillon seems to be rounding into form, and he'll look to keep pitching well in his next scheduled start, which is penciled in for next Sunday against the Phillies, as the Cubs only play five games in the coming week. |
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| Apr 14 2025 | Taillon pitched 5.1 innings against the Padres on Monday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four batters in a no-decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon served up a solo homer to Fernando Tatis in the third inning but carried a 3-1 lead into the sixth. He was pulled with one out in that frame after issuing a walk to Manny Machado, and the Cubs' bullpen subsequently allowed four straight batters to reach base as San Diego tied the score. Despite the disappointing ending, it was still a promising outing for Taillon, who logged his third straight start of three or fewer runs. His ERA on the season still stands at a middling 5.40, but that's largely due to a six-run, 4.1-inning disaster in his season debut against Arizona on March 28. |
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| Apr 8 2025 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rangers after allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing Jonah Heim to plate a pair of runs on a single in the second inning, Taillon served up a solo homer to Wyatt Langford in the third frame. Despite the early struggles, the veteran right-hander settled in to throw three scoreless innings thereafter to register a quality start and was in line for the win before the Cubs relinquished a 6-3 lead in the eighth. Taillon will take a 6.06 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over 16.1 innings (three starts) into a tougher matchup in San Diego for his next scheduled start, which is tentatively set for early next week. |
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| Apr 2 2025 | Taillon (1-1) got the win Wednesday against the Athletics. He allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a nice bounce-back performance for Taillon after he got knocked around for six runs in his first start against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. His lone blemish came in the third inning when he gave up a two-run home run to Brent Rooker, but Taillon proceeded 10 of the next 13 batters (including five strikeouts) and finished the game with 19 whiffs across 94 pitches. Taillon's next start is tentatively slated for next week at home against the Rangers. |
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| Mar 29 2025 | Taillon (0-1) took the loss Friday, giving up six runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings as the Cubs fell 8-1 to the Diamondbacks. He struck out one without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Six of the nine hits off the right-hander went for extra bases, including a pair of homers by Eugenio Suarez. Taillon left the mound after 80 pitches (53 strikes), and his 2025 campaign is off to a much bumpier start than his 2024 season -- he allowed three earned runs total over his first four outings last year. Taillon will look to bounce back in his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week against the Athletics. |
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| Mar 17 2025 | Taillon traveled with the team to Tokyo but isn't listed on the 26-man roster ahead of the two-game series against the Dodgers, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs sent out an updated roster after mistakenly including the right-hander on the Tokyo series roster, per Lee. Taillon will be officially added to the 26-man roster following the conclusion of the series due to the unique rules established for this two-game set. The right-hander started an exhibition game Sunday against a team from Nippon Professional Baseball and wouldn't have been available to pitch regardless of his roster status. |
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| Mar 16 2025 | Taillon allowed one run on four hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in Sunday's exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cubs set to take on the Dodgers in Tokyo during a two-game set March 18-19, Taillon and his teammates got the opportunity to first play an exhibition game against a team from Nippon Professional Baseball. The veteran righty looked sharp as he tunes up for his regular season debut. That figures to come later this month after the short series in Tokyo, as Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele are slated to start those contests for Chicago. Taillon projects as a solid if not spectacular fantasy option in 2025 serving as the Cubs' No. 3 starter. |
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| Feb 18 2025 | Taillon, who saw his average fastball velocity dip as the 2024 season went on, is hoping improved health helps him dial the pitch up some in 2025, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon saw his four-seam fastball drop from an average of 93.2 mph in April last year to 92.2 mph in September, giving him a career-low mark of 92.4 mph overall. Along with the reduced velocity, the veteran also generated a career-low 6.8 K/9. The righty said back issues he dealt with during the season may have played a part, though he still managed to log a respectable 165.1 innings and turn in a 3.27 ERA, his best mark since his 2018 campaign with the Pirates. If Taillon stays healthy and regains a little zip on his fastball, he could be primed for a jump in strikeouts and another productive season in 2025. |
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| Sep 27 2024 | Taillon (12-8) earned the win Friday over Cincinnati, allowing four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an excellent finish to the year for Taillon, who delivered 13 scoreless innings while allowing just six hits over his final two starts. The right-hander posted a stellar 0.84 ERA in his last five outings (32 innings). It was a strong season overall for the 32-year-old Taillon -- he posted a 3.27 ERA, his lowest mark since 2018, with a 1.13 WHIP and 125:33 K:BB across 165.1 innings. |
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| Sep 20 2024 | Taillon (11-8) earned the win Friday over the Nationals, allowing two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth straight quality start for Taillon -- he's allowed just three runs across 25 innings in that span. The 32-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.41 with a 1.14 WHIP and 123:31 K:BB across 27 starts (158.1 innings) this year. Taillon will look to end the regular season on a high note in his final outing, which is likely to come next week on the road in Philadelphia. |
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| Sep 14 2024 | Taillon allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over six-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon kept the hosts off the board through five frames, but gave up a run on a sacrifice fly in the sixth before Pete Crow-Armstrong tagged him for a solo shot in the seventh. This was Taillon's third straight quality start to begin September -- he's allowed just three runs over 19 innings this month. The right-hander is now at a 3.54 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 119:29 K:BB through 152.1 innings over 26 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Nationals. |
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| Sep 8 2024 | Taillon (10-8) gave up one run on six hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings to earn the win over the Yankees on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs put up two runs in the first inning, and that was enough for Taillon to work with. He gave up one run in the second on a sacrifice fly. After posting a quality start in just one of his five outings in August, the veteran right-hander has two of them to begin September, allowing one run on nine hits and two walks over 13 innings this month. Taillon is now at a 3.57 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 113:28 K:BB through 146.1 innings over 25 starts this season. He's set for a tough task in his next start, which is projected to be at Colorado. |
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| Sep 2 2024 | Taillon allowed three hits and one walk while striking out three batters over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against Pittsburgh on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon cruised through his seven frames, needing a modest 89 pitches and yielding just four baserunners (on three singles, an error and a walk). The right-hander looked like he would emerge with a victory when he turned the game over to the bullpen with a 3-0 lead, but Jorge Lopez was tagged for four runs in the eighth to turn the tide of the contest. Nonetheless, this was a nice bounce-back for Taillon after he surrendered at least four runs in each of his previous four starts and posted a 6.75 ERA along with a 1.41 WHIP during that stretch. |
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| Aug 21 2024 | Taillon (8-8) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon gave up multiple homers for the third time in five starts after doing that just once in his first 17 outings this year. He gave up two-run home runs to Trey Sweeney and Riley Greene in the second inning. Taillon has allowed 20 runs over 26.1 innings across his last five starts, though he's had decent control with a 23:5 K:BB in that span. For the season, the veteran right-hander has a 3.77 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 101:26 K:BB through 126.2 innings over 22 starts. His next outing is projected to be at Pittsburgh early next week. |
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| Aug 14 2024 | Taillon (8-7) took the loss against Cleveland on Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six batters over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon got through three scoreless frames before the Guardians touched him up for two runs in the fourth. Cleveland scored twice more in the fifth, and the Cubs' offense managed only one run in the contest to send Taillon to his seventh loss of the campaign. The right-hander had a nice run of successful outings between mid-June and late July, but over his past four starts he's given up at least four earned runs on three occasions to push his season ERA up to 3.62. |
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| Aug 10 2024 | Taillon (8-6) picked up the win Friday, coughing up five runs on nine hits over five innings in a 7-6 victory over the White Sox. He struck out four without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs staked Taillon to a 7-0 lead through the first three innings, but the right-hander nearly gave it back as he served up homers to Andrew Vaughn in the fourth and Andrew Benintendi in the fifth. Taillon's been taken deep five times in his last three starts, stumbling to a 7.04 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over that stretch despite a 12:1 K:BB in 15.1 innings. He'll try to get on track in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against the Blue Jays. |
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| Aug 3 2024 | Taillon did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals, allowing one run on six hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon allowed a solo home run in the first inning and then rattled off five straight scoreless frames. The 32-year-old was ultimately let down by his bullpen, but he responded from a rough outing Monday to secure his eighth quality start in his past 10 games. On the season, Taillon owns a 3.25 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 86:22 K:BB across 110.2 innings and lines up for a favorable matchup with the White Sox next week. |
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| Jul 29 2024 | Taillon (7-6) allowed six runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings to take the loss Monday versus the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was plagued by the long ball on Monday, serving up homers to Will Benson and TJ Friedl. It was the second time this season that Taillon allowed multiple home runs in a game, something he did eight times last season. Taillon entered Monday with a 2.47 ERA over his last eight starts, so the season-high six runs allowed can be chalked up to one rough outing. |
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| Jul 23 2024 | Taillon (7-5) allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over 7.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a harsh way for Taillon's three-start winning streak to end, as he didn't give up a run until the eighth inning. This also counted as his seventh quality start in his last eight outings, though he's been on the hook for a loss in three of them. Taillon has a 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB through 100.1 innings over 17 starts this season. He's projected for a road start in Cincinnati his next time out. |
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| Jul 14 2024 | Taillon (7-4) allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 5.2 innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon came an out shy of his seventh straight quality start, but he was still able to capture his third win in a row. He's also given up a home run in six straight starts, as Alec Burleson tagged him for a solo shot in the sixth inning. Taillon is now at a 3.10 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 75:18 K:BB through 93 innings over 16 starts this season. |
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| Jul 9 2024 | Taillon (5-4) got the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was sharp on Tuesday and has now picked up back-to-back wins for the first time since his first two starts of the season. What's even more impressive is how those last two wins have come against tough opponents in the Phillies and Orioles, with quality starts each time. The veteran now has a quality start in five of his last six outings and his ERA is down to 2.99 over 87.1 innings. He's scheduled for one more start prior to the All-Star break, Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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| Jul 4 2024 | Taillon (5-4) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits over seven innings against the Phillies. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon allowed a two-out solo home run by Nick Castellanos in the fourth that left the Cubs in a 2-0 hole, but Taillon then received nine runs of support while retiring 10 of the last 11 Phillies he faced to cruise to his fifth victory of the season. It was the fifth-straight start for Taillon in which he's tossed at least six innings while allowing three or fewer earned runs, posting a 2.25 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 30 strikeouts over 29 innings during that stretch. He's set up to face another tough matchup in his next start, likely to take place next week when the Cubs travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles. |
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| Jun 28 2024 | Taillon (4-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon worked through three shutout frames before coughing up a grand slam to Jackson Chourio in the fourth inning. Taillon is now 1-2 over his last four starts despite registering a 2.16 ERA during that stretch. He's given up three or fewer earned runs in all but one of his 13 starts this season. Taillon owns a strong 3.03 ERA with a 58:17 K:BB through 74.1 frames this season. He's projected to face the Phillies at home next week. |
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| Jun 22 2024 | Taillon (4-3) earned the win against the Mets on Saturday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was excellent Saturday, with a solo home run by Francisco Alvarez in the fifth inning being his only blemish. He generated an impressive 15 swinging strikes on 93 pitches and notched a season-high 10 punchouts. Taillon has logged three consecutive quality starts and now owns a 2.90 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 53:16 K:BB over 68.1 innings this season. The 32-year-old lines up for a start against the Giants next week. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | Taillon (3-3) suffered the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the Cardinals. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon scattered baserunners throughout, completing only a single 1-2-3 inning, but was able to limit the damage with the only runs coming on a second-inning two-run homer by Pedro Pages. However, Taillon was given no run support and left the game after six still facing that same two-run deficit. It was the second consecutive quality start for Taillon, who has allowed just two runs in 12 innings over those two starts after having allowed 14 runs over 21.1 innings in his previous four. He'll look to keep things rolling the next time he toes the rubber, which is likely to be next weekend when the Mets roll into the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. |
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| Jun 11 2024 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rays, allowing four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was excellent Tuesday, delivering his second scoreless outing of the year, though the Cubs bullpen couldn't get him a win as Hector Neris coughed up four runs in the ninth in a 5-2 defeat. Still, it was a nice bounce-back effort from Taillon after he allowed five runs on 10 hits in a loss to the White Sox in his last outing. Overall, the 32-year-old right-hander is 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 40:14 K:BB across 10 starts (55.1 innings). Taillon's currently scheduled to face the Cardinals at home in his next start. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Taillon allowed five runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon gave up a leadoff home run to Corey Julks and then surrendered four more runs in the fourth inning. The Cubs were able to cover the damage for Taillon, allowing him to escape with a third straight no-decision. The right-hander has given up at least three runs in his last four starts and now has a 3.47 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB over 49.1 innings through nine outings on the year. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Rays. |
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| May 30 2024 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Brewers, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Milwaukee's runs off Taillon came in the third inning, including a pair on three consecutive two-out hits. While the Cubs bullpen couldn't close out a win, it was the third quality start for Taillon this year -- he failed to make it through six innings in his previous three outings, posting a 5.02 ERA in that span. Overall, the 32-year-old right-hander is 3-2 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB through his first eight starts (44.1 innings). Taillon's tentatively slated for a home matchup with the White Sox in his next outing. |
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| May 25 2024 | Taillon allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon fell one out shy of a quality start, though he exited the game at 105 pitches (68 strikes) after giving up an RBI double to Masyn Winn in the sixth inning. This was an improvement on Taillon's last two starts -- he didn't complete five innings in either of those games. The right-hander is at a 2.58 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB through 38.1 innings over seven starts this season, but his 4.69 FIP and .238 BABIP suggest he's enjoyed good luck so far, especially earlier in the season. He's projected for a road start versus the Brewers in his next outing. |
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| May 19 2024 | Taillon (3-2) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was a bit inefficient, throwing 55 of 92 pitches for strikes. This was the second start in a row where he failed to complete five innings, and it's the third time in a row he's walked multiple batters. The right-hander is now at a 2.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB through 32.2 innings over six starts, though his strong April has given way to a shakier May following a bout with back stiffness. Taillon is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road in St. Louis. |
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| May 15 2024 | Taillon (3-1) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering seven runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks over four innings as the Cubs fell 7-0 to Atlanta. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's own fielding error in the fourth inning softened the blow to his ERA, but Taillon's final line was by no means undeserved as he served up homers to Michael Harris and Matt Olson in his last frame. It's the first time in five starts Taillon has been taken deep multiple times, and he'll take a 1.61 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB through 28 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Pirates. |
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| May 12 2024 | Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Taillon (back) will start Tuesday's game in Atlanta, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A bout with back stiffness resulted in Taillon being scratched from his scheduled start Friday in Pittsburgh, but the right-hander responded well enough from a bullpen session Saturday for the Cubs to clear him to take the hill in Atlanta. With Kyle Hendricks (back) coming off the 15-day injured list to start Sunday in Pittsburgh, Taillon will end up taking over the spot in the rotation that had previously belonged to Hayden Wesneski, who has been moved to the bullpen. |
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| May 11 2024 | Taillon (back) will not start Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon had to be scratched from a scheduled start Friday due to back stiffness. He had hoped to take the ball Sunday after throwing off a mound Saturday, but while the mound session went well, he's not quite ready. It's not clear at this point when Taillon might be ready to make his next start, but there does seem to be optimism he can avoid the injured list. |
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| May 10 2024 | Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Taillon was scratched from Friday's start against the Pirates due to back stiffness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon felt his back tighten up Tuesday when playing catch, and it didn't improve in time for him to make his scheduled start in the series opener. Counsell noted that the right-hander's back issue is not as bad as the one he dealt with in spring training, which caused Taillon to start the season on the 15-day IL. He will be re-evaluated Saturday, and there's a chance he could take the mound Sunday. Javier Assad will start Friday while Justin Steele will get the nod Saturday. |
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| May 4 2024 | Taillon (3-0) earned the win over the Brewers on Saturday, allowing two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The bullpen allowed Milwaukee back into the game with five runs, though Hector Neris ultimately shut the door to preserve the win. Taillon's seven strikeouts Saturday set a new season high after he'd previously topped out at four Ks in an outing. Since returning from a back injury, Taillon has allowed just three earned runs with a 16:5 K:BB over 24 innings. Regression will come at some point, but Taillon will have a great chance to keep the good times rolling next weekend in Pittsburgh. |
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| Apr 29 2024 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over 7.1 innings. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was able to complete six innings for the first time this season and managed to exceed seven innings in just 78 pitches. Taillon's lone blemish came from the first batter he faced as Brandon Nimmo clubbed a solo home run in the first frame. The veteran righty has yet to yield multiple earned runs through three starts, owning an impressive 1.50 ERA. However, he's only been able to punch out nine batters in his 18.0 innings of work. Taillon is set to close out a two-start week with a matchup against the Brewers on Saturday. |
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| Apr 24 2024 | Taillon (2-0) earned the win over Houston on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon yielded a fair amount of baserunners, but he was unscored upon outside of a two-run third inning. The right-hander notched just five whiffs among his 89 pitches, though that didn't prevent him from picking up his second straight victory to begin the campaign. Taillon got a late start to the season after opening on the injured list due to a back injury, but he already seems to be settled in as a key piece of Chicago's rotation. |
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| Apr 19 2024 | Taillon (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Marlins, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon certainly didn't show any signs of rust in his first start of the campaign, holding the Marlins to a lone run on a Bryan De La Cruz solo homer in the fourth inning. It's an encouraging effort from the 32-year-old Taillon, who went 8-10 with a 4.84 ERA in an inconsistent 2023 season. He's currently in line to face the Astros at home in his next start. |
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| Apr 18 2024 | The Cubs reinstated Taillon (back) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon would have made his season debut Thursday against Miami, however the game was canceled due to rain. The 32-year-old right-hander will now start Friday after making two rehab appearances, surrendering four runs (three earned) and striking out eight batters across 6.1 innings. Hayden Wesneski was optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 17 2024 | Taillon (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Thursday's series opener versus the Marlins at Wrigley Field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon might operate with some light restrictions in his season debut, as he was capped at 3.2 innings and 68 pitches in his second and final rehab start with Triple-A Iowa this past Friday. Ben Brown has delivered a pair of strong starts in his two outings as the No. 5 member of the Cubs rotation, but unless manager Craig Counsell elects to expand the rotation to six men or decides to bump veteran Kyle Hendricks out of a starting role, the rookie could lose out on a spot once Taillon is activated. |
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| Apr 13 2024 | Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Taillon's (back) next start will be in the majors, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon went 3.2 innings and threw 68 pitches in his final rehab start Friday. The Cubs have not yet determined which day Taillon will pitch, but it could be as soon as Wednesday in Arizona or perhaps Thursday when they return home. Taillon has been sidelined with a back injury. |
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| Apr 8 2024 | After pitching with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday, Taillon (back) will join Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon threw 52 pitches over 2.2 innings with Tennessee on Sunday and gave up four runs on six hits and a walk. It wasn't a great performance, but he feels good enough to move up to Triple-A to continue his rehab. Taillon began the season on the 15-day IL after sustaining a lower-back injury in spring training. |
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| Apr 3 2024 | Taillon (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Tennessee on Sunday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon didn't pitch at all during spring training due a strained back, but he was able to face hitters near the end of camp and has now been cleared to test his back in a game environment. It's unclear exactly how many starts the Cubs want Taillon to make before he returns to Chicago, but it will likely take him multiple outings to build up to a starter's workload. |
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| Mar 28 2024 | The Cubs placed Taillon (back) on the 15-day injured list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon resumed facing hitters earlier this week, but after failing to pitch in the Cactus League while he recovered from a back strain, he'll need some time to build up before he's ready to make his 2024 debut. He's tentatively scheduled to face hitters again Friday before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment or pitching in simulated games at extended spring training in Arizona. |
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| Mar 25 2024 | Taillon (back) will throw one inning of live batting practice Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll then face hitters again Friday and, if that goes well, will make an appearance in a minor-league game after that. Taillon is expected to be sidelined until at least mid-April with his back injury, and a clearer timetable for his return won't be available until he makes some rehab appearances. |
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| Mar 22 2024 | Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced Friday that Taillon (back) will begin the season on the injured list and won't be ready to return until at least mid-April, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander only recently resumed mound work after recovering from the back tightness that scratched him from a spring start March 9, so it's not a shock he won't be ready to begin the regular season. Taillon is throwing a bullpen session Friday and will need some time to build up to a starter's workload, so a mid-April return is likely a best-case scenario. |
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| Mar 20 2024 | Taillon (back) threw a 10-pitch, touch-and-feel bullpen session Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon is finally ready to ease back into mound work after a lower-back issue cropped up nearly two weeks ago. The right-hander has not made any official game appearances this spring and it seems unlikely that he'll be ready for one before the Cactus League schedule runs out. He will begin the season on the injured list, with a potential timetable available later on as he continues to ramp back up. |
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| Mar 17 2024 | Taillon said Sunday his back has responded well to rest and treatment, and he plans to throw off a mound Tuesday or Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's back didn't initially respond well after he was scratched from his start March 9 due to back tightness, but his status has apparently improved significantly over the past few days. Taillon has yet to see game action this spring as he focused on his mechanics early in camp, so even if completely healthy he may not be fully ramped up for the start of the regular season. |
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| Mar 10 2024 | Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Taillon's availability for Opening Day is in jeopardy with the right-hander having shown little improvement in his recovery from a lower back injury since being scratched ahead of Saturday's scheduled Cactus League start against the Rockies, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Counsell noted that the Cubs aren't yet concerned about Taillon potentially facing a long-term absence, the 32-year-old will be sent in for further testing as the organization looks to get a clearer picture of the injury. Taillon has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game this spring, but he hadn't been shut down from activity prior to being scratched Saturday, as he had been building up in simulated games. However, if Taillon isn't able to quickly move past the back issue within the next week, a stint on the injured list to begin the season would become an increasingly likely outcome. If Taillon is on the shelf at the start of the season, the Cubs could open up a rotation spot for one of Javier Assad, Drew Smyly or Hayden Wesneski. |
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| Mar 9 2024 | Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Taillon was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Rockies due to lower-back tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon's back tightened up on him during pregame warmups, and Counsell said the Cubs should have an update on Taillon's status and return timeline Sunday. Taillon has yet to appear in a game this spring and is coming off a 4.84 ERA season -- the highest mark of his seven-year career. |
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| Mar 5 2024 | Taillon hasn't pitched in a Cactus League game yet this spring, as he's working on repeating his mechanics to keep from striding and landing open, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had a good second half with the Cubs last year (3.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP), so it's a little concerning that he showed up to camp with mechanical issues. Taillon was scheduled to throw a simulated game Monday, so he is at least healthy enough to throw at full strength, even though he has also dealt with calf tightness this spring. If all went well Monday, the plan is for Taillon to get into a Cactus League game this weekend. |
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| Sep 22 2023 | Taillon (8-10) earned the win Friday, allowing four hits and four walks over six scoreless innings against Colorado. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon didn't have his best command, but all four hits he allowed were singles as he kept the Rockies off the board in what wound up being a 6-0 shutout victory for the host Cubs. The 31-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA from 5.27 to 5.05 in the process and can look to push it below 5.00 in his final regular-season start next week at Milwaukee. |
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| Sep 18 2023 | Taillon is not scheduled to start during the three-game series with the Pirates that begins Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon would have taken the ball against the Pirates had he remained on regular rest, but the Cubs announced their starters for the three-game set Monday, and Taillon was not among them. It remains to be seen if he will be pushed back or skipped altogether, but don't expect to see him on the mound until Friday at the earliest. |
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| Sep 13 2023 | Taillon (7-10) allowed five runs (three earned) on seven hits across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rockies. He walked one and struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coors Field is a notoriously tough venue for pitchers, and Taillon was no exception, as he suffered a 10th loss in a season for the second time in his seven-year MLB career. The righty has disappointed in his first campaign with the Cubs, as he now has a 5.27 ERA after posting a 3.91 ERA for the Yankees in 2022. Taillon will look for better results in his next outing, which is tentatively set for Sept. 20 against the Pirates at home, which looks like an easier spot. |
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| Sep 8 2023 | Taillon threw six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts but did not factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. He allowed one hit and one walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon stymied the Diamondbacks all Friday afternoon, completing his six shutout innings in a tidy 77 pitches. He generated 12 swings-and-misses. Those whiffs led to a 38.9% CSW rate on the afternoon, well above his 25.8% CSW rate on the season prior to this start. This outing was a welcome turnaround for Taillon after he posted an ugly 7.86 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 26.1 innings over his five prior starts. |
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| Sep 3 2023 | Taillon did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings against the Reds. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds got to Taillon early, tallying four runs on three homers in the first two innings. The right-hander would ultimately settle down, however, holding Cincinnati off the board until the sixth inning. Following a four-start winning streak, Taillon's struggled of late, posting a 7.86 ERA over his last five starts. He's 7-9 on the season with a 5.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 113:33 K:BB across 25 starts (127.1 innings) this season. Taillon's currently in line for a home matchup with the Diamondbacks in his next outing. |
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| Aug 28 2023 | Taillon (7-9) took the loss against Milwaukee on Monday, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and no walks while striking out six batters over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon got blitzed by the Brewers in the first frame, serving up a pair of homers -- including a leadoff shot by Christian Yelich on his third pitch of the game -- and four runs overall. He was better after that, giving up just an unearned run and five hits the rest of the way, but the initial inning was too much for the Cubs to overcome. Taillon has dropped three of his past four outings, posting a 7.84 ERA over 20.2 frames during that span. The poor stretch comes immediately after an impressive six-game run during which he went 5-0 with a 2.17 ERA across 37.1 innings. |
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| Aug 23 2023 | Taillon allowed four runs on four hits across 5.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Tigers. He walked one and struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon kept the Tigers off the board for five innings, but things came undone a bit in the sixth, as he allowed three singles followed by a grand slam from the red-hot Kerry Carpenter. That spoiled an otherwise good outing for the righty, who has been up and down this year with a 5.60 ERA. Taillon will look to avoid the big inning in his next start, which is tentatively set for Monday against the Brewers, which shapes up to be an important game as the teams fight for the NL Central title. |
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| Aug 18 2023 | Taillon (7-8) took the loss Friday, yielding four runs (two earned) on six hits against the Royals. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It goes down as a quality start but is Taillon's second straight loss. This effort was indisputably better than the last one, though, with Taillon taking a lead into the sixth inning before serving up a two-run shot to Bobby Witt. The big right-hander has mostly been good since the start of July, although one really poor outing against the Blue Jays has skewed his numbers a bit. |
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| Aug 13 2023 | Taillon (7-7) took the loss Sunday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks over three innings against Toronto. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon had performed very well over his previous six starts, allowing only nine earned runs over 37.1 innings. However, he nearly doubled that total on Sunday. Outside of a three-run home run by Daulton Varsho, the Blue Jays mainly nickel-and-dimed Taillon with seven singles and a couple of walks. He'll have a chance for redemption next weekend in a home series against the Royals. |
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| Aug 9 2023 | Taillon (7-6) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits without walking a batter over seven innings against the Mets. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After surrendering a base hit to Jeff McNeil followed by a two-run shot to Pete Alonso in the first inning, Taillon allowed just one more baserunner and proceeded to retire the final 16 Mets he faced. The 31-year-old righty has now earned a win in four consecutive outings, posting a 2.28 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings during that stretch. Taillon will look to keep the win streak alive in his next start, which is projected to be early next week against the struggling White Sox. |
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| Aug 3 2023 | Taillon (6-6) earned the win over Cincinnati on Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five-plus innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't the breeziest outing for the right-hander, as he notched just one 1-2-3 inning and needed 92 pitches to get through five-plus frames. However, Taillon got the job done, collecting his fourth win in his past five starts to get his record to .500 for the first time this season. The veteran hurler has turned things around since a poor July 2 outing against Cleveland that pushed his season ERA to 6.93 -- over his subsequent five starts, he's posted a 2.08 ERA over 30.1 innings despite a mediocre 23:10 K:BB. Taillon will look to keep rolling in his next start, which currently lines up to be a road matchup against the Mets. |
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| Jul 29 2023 | Taillon (5-6) earned the win over St. Louis on Saturday, pitching six innings and allowing one run on two hits and four walks while striking out four batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon ran into trouble in the first inning, allowing the first two batters he faced to reach base, with one of them scoring. An inning-ending double play grounder off the bat of Nolan Arenado ended the threat, and after Taillon walked the bases full in the third, he retired the final 10 batters he faced en route to his third quality start of the campaign. The veteran right-hander held an ugly 6.93 ERA following a poor performance against Cleveland on July 2, but he's since lowered that mark to 5.46 on the back of a strong four-start stretch during which he's yielded just four runs over 25.1 frames. |
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| Jul 23 2023 | Taillon (4-6) allowed just one run on seven hits across 5.2 innings to earn the win Sunday against the Cardinals. He walked one and struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's mostly been a lost season for Taillon, though he's been better lately. Over his last three starts, he's allowed just four earned runs across 19.1 innings, picking up two wins in the process, including Sunday in the comfortable 7-2 Chicago victory. The righty's overall ERA is still an unsightly 5.75, but it looks like he's trending in the right direction. Taillon will aim to keep his momentum going in his next outing, which is projected to come Saturday against this same St. Louis squad. |
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| Jul 18 2023 | Taillon did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against the Nationals. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon came up one out short of his second consecutive quality start, being pulled at 92 pitches after 5.2 innings. The 31-year-old got off to a sluggish start Tuesday, serving up a solo homer to Lane Thomas in the first and then giving up a pair of runs before recording an out in the second inning. After giving up four or more runs in three straight starts, Taillon has allowed three runs over his last two starts (13.2 innings) combined. He's tentatively lined up to take on the Cardinals for his next start, who rocked Taillon for four runs and two homers over 2.2 innings during their last meeting. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Taillon (3-5) picked up the win Friday, allowing one hit and two walks over eight scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Yankees. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gleyber Torres rapped a single in the first inning, and that was all the Yankees could manager off the right-hander. Taillon fired 64 of 102 for strikes against the team he pitched for the prior two seasons, giving him just his second quality start of 2023. After a rough start to his Cubs tenure, all three of Taillon's wins have come since the beginning of June, and over his last seven outings he has a 4.69 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB through 40.1 innings. |
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| Jul 2 2023 | Taillon allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits across five innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Guardians. He had no walks and struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The struggles continued for Taillon, who saw his season ERA climb above 7.00. He was able to miss some bats Sunday but he allowed five earned runs for the second consecutive start. The righty has allowed at least four earned runs in four of his last five appearances. It's been a rough first season in Chicago for Taillon, who had a much stronger 3.91 ERA for the Yankees last year. He's penciled in to start again Friday against his old team in New York and should be avoided in that spot. |
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| Jun 27 2023 | Taillon (2-6) allowed five runs on seven hits across five innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Phillies. He walked one and struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon set a season high in strikeouts but otherwise was ineffective again. He's allowed four earned runs or more in three of his last four appearances and eight times overall this season. That's led to a 6.90 ERA, which is not what the Cubs were expecting when they inked the righty to a four-year, $68 million dollar deal in the offseason. Taillon should start again this weekend against the Guardians, though fantasy managers should look elsewhere for the time being. |
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| Jun 22 2023 | Taillon isn't expected to make another start until next week, as the Cubs have named Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman as their starters for their two-game weekend series in London versus the Cardinals, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon last pitched Sunday, so he wasn't an option to make a start during the Cubs' three-game series with the Pirates that ran Monday through Wednesday. Due to off days Thursday and Friday while they make the trip overseas, the Cubs will use the break in the schedule to reorder the rotation and have their top two starters take the hill in London. It's unclear if Taillon will be available out of the bullpen during the London series, as the Cubs may not want to overwork him ahead of his likely return to the rotation at some point during next week's three-game set with the Phillies. |
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| Jun 18 2023 | Taillon (2-5) was charged with the loss Sunday against the Orioles after he allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks across 5.1 innings. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander kept Baltimore off the board through three innings, but he surrendered two runs in both of the fourth and sixth frames. Taillon has covered at least 5.1 frames in each of his past four starts, but he has a 4.84 ERA and has given up five homers during that stretch. He has a 6.71 ERA for the season and tentatively lines up to pitch against the Cardinals next weekend. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Taillon (2-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon won his second consecutive start, going six innings while tossing 95 pitches in his longest outing of the season. After going 0-3 with an ugly 8.04 ERA in his first eight outings, the 31-year-old veteran has made modest improvements in the month of June, going 2-1 with a 4.24 ERA over three starts. The results are certainly not what the Cubs expected after signing Taillon to a four-year, $68 million deal in the offseason. |
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| Jun 7 2023 | Taillon (1-4) allowed four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Trout and Luis Rengifo each hit solo home runs off Taillon, making this the third time in 10 starts he's allowed multiple homers. He stayed in to begin the sixth inning but faded as the Angels established a lead, and the Cubs couldn't bounce back. Taillon has allowed at least four runs in five of his last six outings, and he's still yet to complete six innings in any appearance. He's at a 7.02 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB through 42.1 innings. Taillon is projected for a home start versus the Pirates next week. |
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| Jun 3 2023 | Taillon (1-3) allowed one run on three hits across 5.2 innings to earn the win Friday against the Padres. He had no walks and struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon finally earned his first win with the Cubs after joining the team in the offseason on a four-year, $68 million deal. The righty did miss some time with a groin injury, so perhaps he could round into form now that he appears to be fully healthy. Taillon's 7.05 ERA still looks ugly overall, and he's yet to complete six innings in a game. He'll look to build on this positive outing and possibly go a bit deeper in his next start, which should come in the middle of next week against the Angels on the road. |
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| May 27 2023 | Taillon allowed four runs on six hits across 4.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Reds. He walked one and struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the fifth straight start, Taillon failed to complete five innings, and he's allowed four earned runs or more in four consecutive outings. That explains the righty's 8.04 ERA overall, as he's never really gotten going for his new team after posting a 3.91 ERA last season with the Yankees. Taillon will look to turn things around when he takes the mound again, which will likely be Friday against the Padres on the road. |
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| May 21 2023 | Taillon (0-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing eight runs (six earned) on six hits and three walks over 2.1 innings against the Phillies. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon served up a season-high six earned runs and has given up multiple runs in four straight outings since returning from the injured list. During that stretch, he's surrendered more runs (19) than innings pitched (12.2) and has an 11:6 K:BB. If he continues on this trend, another stint on the injured list may be in the cards, but for now, he's projected to pitch again during the finale of a three-game set versus the Mets. |
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| May 15 2023 | Taillon allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in Monday's loss to Houston. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon got off to a rocky start Monday, yielding all four runs in the first inning. He gave up five hits in the frame, including a two-run double by Jose Abreu. Taillon then settled in for 3.2 scoreless innings to limit the damage. His ERA jumped to 6.66 with a 26:7 K:BB through 24.1 frames. He's projected to take the mound in Philadelphia this weekend. |
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| May 9 2023 | Taillon allowed four runs on five hits across 2.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Cardinals. He walked two and struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The five strikeouts are the only positive here, as Taillon otherwise struggled mightily before getting pulled after tossing 69 pitches. The righty has gone a total of 5.2 innings in two starts since returning from the injured list May 4, and his ERA now sits at an ugly 6.41. This certainly isn't what the Cubs had in mind when they paid Taillon $68 million over four years in the offseason. He'll look to get on track in his next start, which should come early next week against Houston. |
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| May 4 2023 | Taillon didn't factor in the decision during Thursday's loss to the Nationals after he allowed three runs on three hits and no walks over three innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was sidelined the past couple weeks by a groin strain, but he rejoined Chicago's rotation Thursday and threw just 42 pitches. The only damage against him came via a three-run homer by Lane Thomas during the second inning. Taillon returned from the injured list without a minor-league rehab assignment, so he should remain on a limited workload for his next couple starts as he builds back up his arm. |
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| May 3 2023 | Taillon (groin) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Thursday against the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cubs manager David Ross dismissed the idea of a Thursday return for Taillon on Monday, but seems to have changed his mind. The 31-year-old righty will skip a rehab stint and make his first appearance since landing on the injured list with a left groin strain April 20. Taillon holds a 4.50 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 14 innings this season. |
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| May 2 2023 | Taillon (groin) threw a 45-pitch simulated game Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It might have been the final step of side work for Taillon before he is cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment, though there's also a chance that he is allowed to skip a rehab stint altogether. The 31-year-old right-hander landed on the injured list April 20 because of a left groin strain. Caleb Kilian filled his rotation spot last week before getting optioned back to Triple-A Iowa. |
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| May 1 2023 | Taillon (groin) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The upcoming side session marks Taillon's second since he was placed on the 15-day injured list April 20 with a left groin strain. Though the Cubs were initially optimistic that Taillon would be ready to come off the IL when first eligible -- which would have been Tuesday -- the right-hander instead looks like he'll remain on the shelf for another week. The Cubs turned to Caleb Kilian over the weekend to replace Taillon in the rotation, but because Kilian has since been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, the team will likely call up another pitcher to fill Taillon's next turn through the rotation, which comes up Thursday in Washington. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Taillon (groin) is throwing a bullpen session Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There is no public timetable yet, but Taillon continues to take positive steps forward and seems likely to be ready to return to the Cubs' active roster by the middle of May if he can avoid setbacks. The right-hander has been sidelined for a little under two weeks with a mild-to-moderate left groin strain. Caleb Kilian is filling his rotation spot Saturday at Miami. |
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| Apr 27 2023 | Taillon (groin) will advance to long-toss throwing Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon is making steady progress in his recovery from a mild-to-moderate left groin strain and could return to the Cubs' starting rotation in early May if all continues to go well. The 31-year-old had a 4.50 ERA and 16:4 K:BB through 14 innings (three starts) for Chicago before he landed on the injured list April 20. |
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| Apr 2 2023 | Taillon (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits across four innings to take the loss Sunday against the Brewers. He walked one and struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon wasn't particularly sharp in his Chicago debut, and the righty was lifted after just 63 pitches and four innings of work. He didn't allow any home runs but also didn't miss many bats and was just generally too hittable. Taillon should be better than this moving forward, though, after posting a 3.91 ERA and 1.13 WHIP last season with the Yankees. He'll get a chance to rebound in his next scheduled outing Saturday against the Rangers. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Taillon is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seemed like Taillon would be the team's No. 2 starter behind Marcus Stroman to begin the year, but it will be Justin Steele starting Saturday, followed by Taillon on Sunday. Taillon should still be a rotation mainstay all season after agreeing to a four-year, $68 million contract with the Cubs back in December. The righty posted a 3.91 ERA across 177.1 innings with the Yankees last season. |
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| Mar 5 2023 | Taillon tossed three scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angels. He allowed one hit and struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was an improvement from Taillon's spring debut, when he allowed two runs on three hits across 1.2 innings of work. The Cactus League stats aren't particularly important for the righty, as he should be locked in as the Cubs' No. 2 starter after signing a four-year, $68 million contract in the offseason. Taillon will just want to get himself ready for the regular season, where he'll look to follow up the strong 3.91 ERA and 1.13 WHIP he posted across 177.1 innings with the Yankees in 2022. |
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| Feb 25 2023 | Taillon changed the grip on his slider over the offseason, making the pitch more of a "sweeper," Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Last season, Taillon used his slider just under 19 percent of the time, making it his second-most popular pitch behind the fastball. The righty also mixed in a curve, a cutter, a sinker and a changeup, giving him a fairly deep arsenal. The Cubs liked what they saw, inking Taillon to a four-year, $68 million contract back in December. He figures to slot in as the No. 2 pitcher behind Marcus Stroman once the regular season gets underway. |
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| Dec 6 2022 | Taillon agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract with the Cubs on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon tied a career-high with 32 starts and covered 177.1 innings for the Yankees in 2022, and he'll now return to the NL Central and continue his career in Chicago. The 31-year-old had a 3.91 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 151:32 K:BB last season and should slot in behind Marcus Stroman in the Cubs' rotation. |
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| Oct 19 2022 | Taillon did not factor in the decision during Game 1 of the ALCS after 4.1 innings of work, allowing one run on four hits and three walks in the 4-2 loss to the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon delivered a solid performance against the tough Astros lineup, but he was tagged for a two-out RBI double by Martin Maldonado in the bottom of the second to tie the game, 1-1. The 30-year-old righty fared much better than his relief performance in Game 2 of the ALDS, when he allowed two runs on three hits against the Guardians without recording an out; however, the lack of strikeouts is alarming for Taillon. He tallied 151 K's over 177.1 innings in the regular season but has yet to record a strikeout spanning 23 batters in the postseason. |
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| Oct 18 2022 | Taillon will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros on Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was originally scheduled to start Game 5 of the ALDS, though after it was postponed by one day due to rain the Yankees instead opted to start Nestor Cortes. Taillon appeared out of the bullpen in Game 2 against the Guardians on Oct. 14, so he'll be on regular rest despite throwing only 18 pitches in his lone postseason appearance. |
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| Oct 17 2022 | Taillon won't start Monday's Game 5 against Cleveland, as the game has been postponed due to rain. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was slated to make his first start of the 2022 postseason, but with Game 5 now pushed to Tuesday, the Yankees may elect to roll with Nestor Cortes on three days of rest. Taillon would still be available to pitch out of the bullpen if called upon. |
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| Oct 10 2022 | Manager Aaron Boone said Taillon will be a relief option in the ALDS against Cleveland, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Scheduled off-days will allow the Yankees to use a three-man rotation on normal rest through Game 4 of the divisional series. Given the team's lack of bullpen depth, Taillon could be a prime candidate for middle-innings work, especially if any of the three starters fails to pitch deep into his game. The righty, who posted a 3.91 ERA and 151:32 K:BB in 177.1 innings this season, has never appeared out of the bullpen in six years of MLB action. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old exited the game after 97 pitches (62 strikes) and in line for his sixth loss, but the Yankees rallied to get him off the hook. Taillon posted a 3.68 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB through 36.2 innings in September/October, giving him plenty of momentum headed into the playoffs. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | Taillon (14-5) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on seven hits over 7.1 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: George Springer led off the game for the Jays with a solo shot, but Taillon buckled down after that and didn't even allow a runner to get into scoring position until the sixth inning. He fired 62 of 94 pitches for strikes en route to his second straight quality start and his seventh in 12 outings since the All-Star break, a stretch during which he sports a 3.69 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB through 68.1 innings. |
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| Sep 23 2022 | Taillon did not factor into the decision Thursday, not allowing a run on four hits and a walk over six innings in a 5-4 victory over Boston. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon allowed two doubles, one from Tommy Pham and the other off the bat of Yu Chang. The righty has allowed one homer or more in eight of his last 10 starts with a 4.25 ERA during that span. Despite Yankee Stadium's short porch, the 30-year-old has had more success at home, recording a 3.47 ERA over 90.2 innings as opposed to a 4.42 ERA over 73.1 innings on the road. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Taillon (13-5) gave up four earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over five innings to take the loss in a 4-1 defeat against the Brewers on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon gave up a three-run home run to Willy Adames en route to his fifth loss of the campaign. He threw 61 of his 94 pitches for strikes in the contest and otherwise did a decent job limiting the Brewers lineup. Taillon has an ERA of 4.67 in three September starts. He is tentatively expected to take the bump next against the Red Sox. |
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| Sep 10 2022 | Taillon (13-4) earned the win Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over 7.1 innings in a 10-3 victory over the Rays. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees scored six runs in the first inning, affording Taillon a fair amount of wiggle room. He didn't need much, however, as Taillon was mostly excellent until he put two of the first three batters aboard in the eighth inning, both of which came around to score after his exit. Taillon does not typically pack the swing-and-miss punch of a frontline fantasy starter, but he leads the Yankees in wins and his 1.13 WHIP ranks 10th in the American League among qualified starters. |
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| Sep 6 2022 | Taillon did not factor in the decision against Minnesota on Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon departed his previous start early as a result of taking a line drive to his right forearm, but he didn't need to miss a turn in the rotation. The right-hander threw 83 strikes Monday and allowed just one extra-base hit, but that was a two-run homer by Gary Sanchez in the fifth inning that tied the score. Taillon has given up at least one homer in each of his six starts since Aug. 8, but he hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of those outings. He's posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB over 32 innings during that stretch. |
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| Sep 4 2022 | Taillon (forearm) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Twins at Yankee Stadium, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Taillon came out of his bullpen session over the weekend without issue and will make his 27th start of the season after exiting his previous outing against the Angels on Aug. 30, when he was struck in the forearm by a line drive. Through his eight starts since the All-Star break, Taillon has submitted a 4.24 ERA and 1.12 WHIP while striking out 35 over 40.1 innings. |
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| Sep 2 2022 | Taillon (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and is still expected to pitch in his next scheduled start, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was diagnosed with a right forearm contusion after being hit by a line drive during Tuesday's win over the Angels. The injury never seemed to be considered serious, and the fact that he could avoid missing a start is a good sign for a Yankees pitching staff that has been plagued with injuries all year. |
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| Aug 30 2022 | Taillon was removed from Tuesday's game against the Angels and was diagnosed with a right forearm contusion after having X-rays come back negative. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was struck in the forearm by a line drive and was lifted after giving up two runs over two innings to the Halos. The 30-year-old appeared to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if the injury will affect his availability for the next turn through the rotation. |
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| Aug 26 2022 | Taillon (12-4) earned the win over Oakland on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing one run on six hits and no walks while striking out two batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon induced a modest seven swinging strikes, but he didn't need his swing-and-miss stuff to tame the Athletics' offense. The veteran right-hander was staked to a 10-run lead through four frames and cruised to an easy win, allowing his only run on a Shea Langeliers solo homer in the sixth. Taillon is tied for eighth in the majors with 12 victories on the season despite a middle-of-the-road 3.89 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 7.5 K/9. |
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| Aug 20 2022 | Taillon (11-4) took the loss Friday as the Yankees were downed 4-0 by the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on six hits over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander didn't pitch too badly aside from grooving a first-pitch fastball to Teoscar Hernandez in the fourth inning that wound up traveling 421 feet to nearly straightaway center field, but the New York offense managed only four singles all night and never got a runner past second base, so Taillon had no margin for error. In six starts since the All-Star break, he's posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB through 32.1 innings, with the ERA being fueled by a 1.7 HR/9. |
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| Aug 14 2022 | Taillon (11-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and zero walks over seven innings against the Red Sox. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon got off to a rocky start as Tommy Pham led off the game with a double to deep center and later came around to score. The only other damage came from a two-run home run off the bat of Rafael Devers in the sixth. The Yankees' starter was out-dueled by Michael Wacha on the night, but it was promising that Taillon did not walk a batter for the first time since July 16. He will look to get back in the win column in his next start, which is slated to be against the Blue Jays this week. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Taillon (11-2) allowed three runs on three hits and three walks over seven innings Monday, striking out six and earning a win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon served up a pair of solo home runs in Monday's victory, including a first-inning shot by Mitch Haniger. The 30-year-old righty also loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth but wiggled out of the jam after giving up just one run. Taillon earned his first win since July 16 and turned in his longest outing since June 2. He'll carry a 3.95 ERA into his projected start in Boston this weekend. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | Taillon did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mariners, allowing six runs (five earned) on two hits while striking out six and walking four over 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was not efficient Tuesday, throwing 98 pitches (56 for strikes) across 4.2 innings. Despite allowing just two hits, Taillon was tagged for five earned runs thanks in large part to two early home runs. The righty had not allowed more than three runs in a game until a four-run outing June 7, but he has four such games since then, including two games with six earned runs and two with five earned runs. Taillon also has just four quality starts in his last 12 appearances. He will take a 3.96 ERA into his next outing. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Taillon allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight across six scoreless innings Thursday against the Royals. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon entered the game having allowed 23 earned runs across his last 29.2 frames -- spanning six starts. However, he got back on track with a strong effort against the Royals, highlighted by seven groundball outs. Taillon now owns a 3.72 ERA and 92:17 K:BB across 109 innings for the season. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Taillon allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two across 2.2 innings Friday against Baltimore. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon walked more than two batters for the first time in any start this season. It was also his shortest outing of the campaign, and he's now failed to complete at least six innings in eight of his last nine starts. In that same span, he has a 6.09 ERA with a 40:10 K:BB across 41.2 frames. |
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| Jul 17 2022 | Taillon (10-2) earned the win over Boston on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out five over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon came into the contest having allowed 20 runs over his previous 21 frames, and things looked ominous when he served up a solo homer to Rafael Devers in the first inning Saturday. New York responded with four runs in the bottom of the frame, however, and Taillon cruised from there, giving up only one more hit and no runs the rest of the way. The right-hander finished the first half with a team-high 10 victories along with a 3.86 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 82:12 K:BB over 100.1 innings. |
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| Jul 10 2022 | Taillon registered a no-decision during Sunday's 11-6 loss to Boston, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was staked to an early 6-2 lead but couldn't hang on, culminating with three two-out runs scoring in the fifth inning. The 30-year-old has now surrendered 20 runs in 21 innings across his last four starts, causing his ERA to spike more than a full run from 2.70 to 4.01. Taillon is projected for a rematch with Boston next weekend. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | Taillon (9-2) gave up five earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings to take the loss in a 5-2 defeat against the Pirates on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was done in by a pair of home runs off the bats of Daniel Vogelbach and Jack Suwinski get handed his second loss of the season. Taillon's 9-2 record conceals his struggles as of late. The 30-year-old right-hander has now given up 14 earned runs over his past three starts. His last quality start came over a month ago June 3, yet he has tallied three wins during that time thanks to the Yankees' high-powered offense. Look for Taillon to take the mound Sunday at Boston, when he will go for his 10th win of the season. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Taillon (9-1) earned the win Wednesday against the A's after giving up three runs on seven hits across five innings. He had six strikeouts and two walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander surrendered three runs on four hits during the opening frame, but he settled down from there and blanked Oakland for the following four innings. Taillon has won his past nine decisions since taking a loss Opening Day, and he lines up for a favorable matchup against his former team in Pittsburgh next week. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Taillon allowed six runs on 10 hits and a hit batter while striking out three in 5.2 innings versus the Astros on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon gave up three-run home runs to Alex Bregman in the first inning and Yordan Alvarez in the third. It took a Yankees rally in the ninth to get Taillon off the hook after a lackluster start -- the six runs and 10 hits were both season highs. He still hasn't lost since his first game of the season, and he owns a solid 3.19 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 63:9 K:BB in 79 innings overall even after this poor outing. He's projected for a more favorable home start versus the Athletics next week. |
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| Jun 18 2022 | Taillon (8-1) gave up four hits, two walks and no runs over 5.2 innings to earn the win in a 4-0 shutout victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon bounced back from two sub-par starts in a row against the Cubs and the Twins to blank the Blue Jays over 5.2 innings. The eight strikeouts were a season high, and Taillon now holds an impeccable 6.7 K/BB ratio on the year, thanks especially to limiting the base on balls. His win against the Blue Jays marks a continuation of what has been an impressive 2022 campaign thus far. Taillon's eight wins put him in a tie for the most in the majors. With the Yankees averaging a league-best 5.09 runs per game, Taillon should be in line for plenty more wins, especially if he can maintain an ERA under 3.00. Look for Taillon to start next week against the Astros when he will go for win No. 9. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Taillon (7-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon failed to record a quality start for a second consecutive outing, but he got plenty of run support from the Yankees' offense in the 18-4 victory, and he picked up his third win in his last four starts. The right-hander has posted a 2.53 ERA in 32 innings over his last five outings but has given up seven runs in 12 innings over his last two starts. He projects to make his next start on the road against Toronto on Saturday. |
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| Jun 8 2022 | Taillon did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk over four innings against the Twins. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was not very efficient Tuesday, allowing nine hits in four innings while throwing 63 of 87 pitches for strikes. Although he allowed four earned runs, only one was a home run, which he allowed to Jorge Polanco in the fourth inning before being pulled. Tuesday's outing was the righty's shortest of the season and follows three quality starts in a row. He will carry a 2.73 ERA into his next start. |
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| Jun 3 2022 | Taillon (6-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and zero walks over eight innings against the Angels. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was perfect through seven innings, but he allowed a leadoff double to Jared Walsh in the top of the eighth inning and eventually gave up his only run of the night on a Kurt Suzuki single. However, the Yankees were able to respond in the bottom half of the inning and took the lead, setting Taillon up for his sixth win. The right-hander has been stellar this year, posting a 2.30 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP with a 44:5 K:BB across 58.2 innings. His only loss came in his first outing of the season. |
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| May 28 2022 | Taillon (5-1) picked up the win Friday, scattering two hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-0 win over the Rays. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He retired the first 12 batters he faced, and a sixth-inning double by Manuel Margot -- who got stranded at second base -- was as close as Tampa Bay got to plating a run. It was the second straight quality start and third of the season for Taillon, who will take a 2.49 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB through 50.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| May 22 2022 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision in a 3-1 loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon had his best stuff working Sunday, limiting the damage to one run on three hits in the fourth inning, and he responded by retiring the next 10 White Sox. The 94 pitches and seven strikeouts both represent season highs, while more strikeouts should be in store as the 30-year-old is at 7.2 K/9 this season compared to an 8.2 mark in his career. Taillon is scheduled to take the mound again next weekend against the Rays. |
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| May 17 2022 | Taillon (4-1) grabbed the win Tuesday after he tossed five innings, surrendering three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two versus the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was able to snag a win in what was his third shot versus the Orioles this season, failing to reach five innings in his prior two starts against them. He gave up a solo homer to Ramon Urias in the second frame before giving up two more runs in the bottom of the fourth. The 30-year-old has now allowed three or less runs in each of his first seven starts to open the season, though he has only produced one quality start in 2022. Now in his second season with the Yankees, Taillon owns a 3.28 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 35.2 innings. |
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| May 11 2022 | Taillon (3-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Blue Jays after allowing two runs on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk across 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander allowed a run on a single, a walk and a hit by pitch during the first inning, but he then settled down before Toronto scratched across another run in the fifth. Taillon has won three of his past four starts and has a 2.57 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 17:2 K:BB over 21 frames during that span. He lines up to pitch in Baltimore early next week. |
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| May 4 2022 | Taillon (2-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-1 victory over the Blue Jays, allowing one run on five hits over six innings. He struck out four without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was locked in a pitchers' duel with Alek Manoah through six frames, but Taillon got rewarded for his efforts when the Yankees broke through against the Toronto bullpen in the top of the seventh. The quality start was his first of the season, and he'll take a 2.84 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 21:2 K:BB through 25.1 innings into his next outing. |
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| Apr 22 2022 | Taillon (1-1) allowed one run on seven hits across five innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon spread seven hits over five innings but the only real damage against him was Franmil Reyes' solo shot in the fourth. The 6-foot-5 righty has given up a homer in each of his first three starts this season but he lowered his ERA to 3.07 through 14.2 frames. He'll carry a 13:1 K:BB into next week's projected home outing against the Orioles. |
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| Apr 16 2022 | Taillon pitched 4.2 innings against Baltimore on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees jumped out to a 4-2 lead in the top of the fifth inning, giving Taillon a chance to qualify for the win by completing the bottom of the frame. There had already been a rain delay that interrupted the contest, however, and manager Aaron Boone chose to pull the right-hander with two outs in the fifth after he allowed a single and a walk in the inning. Taillon has allowed exactly two runs in each of his first two starts, though he has yet to notch a victory. He'll try to change that in his next outing, which lines up to come at home against Cleveland late next week. |
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| Apr 12 2022 | Taillon (0-1) took the loss Monday as the Yankees were blanked 3-0 by the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a strong first outing of the season for Taillon, who tossed 53 of 72 pitches for strikes, but New York's bats couldn't get anything going against Alek Manoah and the Toronto bullpen. Taillon will look for a better result in his next start, scheduled for Saturday in Baltimore. |
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| Mar 22 2022 | Taillon signed a one-year, $5.8 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon returned to the mound in 2021 after missing a year for his second Tommy John surgery, and he had a solid campaign with a 4.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 140:44 K:BB across 144 innings (29 starts). He's in his final year of arbitration eligibility and is set to be a free agent at the end of the season. |
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| Mar 20 2022 | Taillon (ankle) will start Monday's spring training game against the Phillies, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said last week Taillon was on track to be ready by Opening Day, and the right-hander will make his first start of spring training Monday. The 30-year-old underwent ankle surgery in October and had no apparent issues with his rehab and recovery, which should allow him to take a spot in the Yankees' starting rotation to open 2022. |
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| Mar 14 2022 | Manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Taillon (ankle) is on target to start the season on time, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon underwent ankle surgery in late October, but he's made good progress during the offseason and resumed throwing in recent weeks. The right-hander will presumably work on building up his workload during spring training, and he'll benefit from having an extra week ahead of the regular season after Opening Day was pushed back by a week. Boone revealed that Domingo German has been dealing with some shoulder injuries since January, so Taillon should compete for a spot in the rotation to begin the regular season. |
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| Mar 1 2022 | Taillon's (ankle) teammate, Luke Voit, said Monday that the right-handed pitcher has looked good during his recent throwing sessions, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees aren't holding formal training sessions while the MLB lockout remains ongoing, but Voit, Taillon and several other members of the 40-man roster are seemingly working out together in preparation for the start of the season. Taillon, who underwent right ankle surgery Oct. 28, previously noted earlier in the offseason that he hadn't experienced any setbacks during his winter throwing program, so he should have a good chance at gaining full clearance by the time the 2022 campaign gets underway. The 30-year-old would be one of several rehabbing players who would benefit from the start of the season being pushed back due to the lockout, even if only for a week or two. |
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| Nov 16 2021 | Taillon is making good progress in his recovery from ankle surgery and could be part of the Yankees' rotation in April, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon underwent the procedure in late October and was thought to have a chance to be ready for Opening Day. It looks as though he's still roughly on track, though it may be more likely that he returns sometime later in April. |
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| Oct 28 2021 | Taillon underwent ankle surgery Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon sustained a right ankle tendon injury in early September and now faces a recovery timetable of approximately five months. If his rehab goes smoothly, the right-hander has a chance to be ready for Opening Day in 2022. |
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| Oct 19 2021 | Taillon will undergo ankle surgery in late October, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon hit the injured list in early September with a right ankle tendon injury. He returned for a pair of brief starts at the end of the season but wasn't fully healthy. The procedure is expected to take five months to recover from, giving him an expected return date in late March. If everything goes smoothly, he could be ready for game action by Opening Day, but even a slight delay will likely send him to the injured list to open the season. |
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| Oct 3 2021 | Taillon (ankle) allowed two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus Tampa Bay on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon has been bothered by this ankle injury for much of the last month, but he was able to deliver solid work across 45 pitches (27 strikes) Sunday. He ends the regular season with an 8-6 record, a 4.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 140:44 K:BB in 144.1 innings in his first season with the Yankees. It's unclear if the 29-year-old would be a candidate for a rotation spot in the postseason should the Yankees defeat Boston in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Taillon (ankle) will start Sunday's season finale against the Rays, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon's status was unclear after he exited Tuesday's start early due to aggravating a prior ankle injury. However, he threw a successful bullpen session Friday and will be ready to start a pivotal final game of the regular season for the Yankees. In his first abbreviated outing since returning from a three-week absence on Sep. 28, Taillon allowed one earned run on one hit and a walk while striking out two across 2.1 frames. |
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| Oct 1 2021 | Taillon (ankle) threw a successful bullpen session Friday and is in the mix to start Sunday's season finale against the Rays, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon exited his start Tuesday against Toronto after aggravating the ankle injury which sent him to the injured list in early September. He threw off flat ground Thursday and off a mound Friday, however, so the setback doesn't seem to be a significant one. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Taillon (ankle) threw off flat ground Thursday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon appeared to aggravate his right ankle injury in Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays, and he's slated to undergo further testing this weekend. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return in 2021, but it's encouraging that he was able to throw two days after he sustained his injury. |
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| Sep 29 2021 | Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Taillon will undergo further testing on his right ankle when the club returns to New York this weekend before a timeline for the pitcher's recovery established, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Boone noted that Taillon was feeling "better than expected" after aggravating a right ankle tendon injury in Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays, the skipper was unwilling to speculate whether the right-hander would pitch again in 2021. Considering Taillon missed just under three weeks the first time he succumbed to the injury, he would seem to be at major risk of missing the entire ALDS, should the Yankees clinch a wild-card spot and win in the wild-card game. Taillon had been lined up to start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rays, but the Yankees' plans for that contest are now unclear. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | Taillon was removed during the third inning of Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays after appearing to aggravate his right ankle injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was sidelined the past three weeks with a right ankle tendon injury before being activated for Tuesday's outing, and he appeared to aggravate the injury and exited with an athletic trainer after recording only seven outs. He allowed one run on one hit with two strikeouts and a walk before leaving the game, and he won't factor in the decision. More importantly, the right-hander's availability is now up in the air for the final turn through the rotation as well as a potential postseason run. |
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| Sep 27 2021 | The Yankees reinstated Taillon (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction was made in advance of Taillon's scheduled start in Tuesday's series opener in Toronto. Sidelined since Sept. 9 with the right ankle tendon injury, Taillon built up to three innings during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, giving up two runs while striking out two in his lone start for the affiliate. He'll likely face a light cap with his pitch count Tuesday, the first of what's expected to be two outings this week for the right-hander. Taillon tentatively lines up to start Sunday's regular-season finale with the Rays in New York. |
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| Sep 26 2021 | Taillon (ankle) is lined up to start Tuesday's game against Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon has missed just shy of three weeks with an ankle issue. If he does wind up returning Tuesday as expected, he'd have the possibility of a two-start week to end the season, as he'd be on turn to start Sunday's season finale against the Rays. |
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| Sep 24 2021 | Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Taillon (ankle) has a "good chance" to rejoin the Yankees' rotation during next week's series against the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon is currently on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two in three innings Wednesday. It's not yet clear whether he'll appear in the minors this weekend, but he's on track to rejoin the Yankees for the final week of the regular season. Boone didn't indicate which game Taillon will pitch in the series against Toronto that runs from Tuesday to Thursday. |
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| Sep 20 2021 | Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Taillon (ankle) will likely begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon will presumably report to either Double-A Somerset or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for what should be only one rehab start before he rejoins the big club. The right-hander has been on the shelf for just two weeks with the right ankle tendon sprain, so the one start should be all he needs to fully ramp up. Due to off days this Thursday and next Monday, the Yankees will be able to get by with a four-man rotation until Oct. 2, though Taillon could be added to the mix a few days before then, if desired. |
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| Sep 19 2021 | Taillon (ankle) could make a minor-league rehab start during the coming week, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon tossed a bullpen session Saturday, and his next step is expected to be a short rehab start within the next several days. If that goes well, the right-hander could subsequently return to the Yankees rotation, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Taillon's last big-league appearance was Sept. 6 against Toronto, when he gave up three runs in seven innings and suffered the loss. |
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| Sep 16 2021 | Taillon (ankle) felt good after Wednesday's bullpen session, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon's throwing session Wednesday marked the first time he had thrown off a mound since he landed on the injured list in early September. The right-hander doesn't yet have a timetable to return to game action, but he's expected to throw another bullpen session Saturday. Taillon is eligible to return to the major-league roster as early as Friday, but he'll require some additional time to build up before he's activated. |
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| Sep 15 2021 | Taillon (ankle) completed a bullpen session Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After playing catch Monday without any discomfort in his right ankle, Taillon was cleared to take the next step forward in his recovery from the injury by getting back on a mound. The Yankees will presumably re-evaluate Taillon on Thursday before determining whether he's ready to rejoin the rotation this weekend versus Cleveland, or if he'll need to first ramp back up with a simulated game or minor-league rehab assignment. Once Taillon is ready to go, he'll likely bump Luis Gil from New York's rotation. |
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| Sep 13 2021 | Taillon (ankle) was spotted throwing on the field Monday prior to the Yankees' make-up game against the Twins, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon's presence on the field to begin the week suggests he responded well to the platelet-rich plasma injection he recently received in his right ankle, but he'll still need to get back on a mound and complete a bullpen session before the Yankees pinpoint a target date for his return from the 10-day injured list. With Taillon on the shelf, rookie Luis Gil will stick in the New York rotation for the time being and pick up his fifth start with the big club Monday. |
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| Sep 9 2021 | Taillon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle tendon injury Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 7. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon posted a quality start in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays, as he allowed three runs in seven innings, but he apparently sustained an ankle injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but he received a PRP injection to help him recover, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. The Yankees haven't yet announced who will take his place in the rotation, but right-hander Sal Romano's contract was selected Thursday. |
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| Sep 6 2021 | Taillon (8-6) took the loss in Monday's 8-0 rout at the hands of the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander didn't pitch too badly in delivering his eighth quality start of the year, tossing 62 of 94 pitches for strikes, but two of the three hits off Taillon left the yard and the Yankees' offense left him high and dry. He'll take a 4.41 ERA and 136:42 K:BB through 138.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| Aug 31 2021 | Taillon (8-5) allowed six earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings, taking the loss to the Angels on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon started off with three scoreless innings, but surrendered three runs in each of the fourth and fifth frames. He allowed a three-run homer to Jared Walsh to open up the scoring. Taillon has struggled lately, failing to record a quality outing over his past four starts. The 29-year-old's ERA and WHIP have climbed to 4.44 and 1.24. He has recorded 131 strikeouts in 131.2 innings this season. |
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| Aug 26 2021 | Taillon took a no-decision in Thursday's 7-6 win against Oakland, allowing five runs on four hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 3.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being staked to an early 6-0 lead and retiring the Athletics' first six batters, Taillon served up back-to-back homers to lead off the third then three more runs in the fourth and was promptly removed. This was the righty's shortest start since June 18 and snaps a streak of nine starts allowing three earned runs or less. Taillon's now failed to surpass five strikeouts in eight of his last nine starts to total 43 whiffs in 50.1 innings over the stretch. |
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| Aug 19 2021 | Taillon (8-4) allowed three earned runs on five hits while striking out five across 5.1 innings, earning the win over the Twins on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon fired five shutout innings before struggling in the sixth. He recorded just one out before allowing three runs on four straight hits before being relieved. The Yankees' offense provided plenty of run support to keep him in line for the win. The 29-year-old has allowed three or less runs in each of his last nine starts. He has a 3.94 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 121 strikeouts in 123.1 innings. |
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| Aug 14 2021 | Taillon allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Saturday. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox dinged Taillon for a run in each of the first three innings, but the right-hander put up zeroes over the next two frames and turned a 3-3 game over to the bullpen after five. Taillon has been a stabilizing force in the Yankees' rotation -- Saturday marked the first time since late June in which he's allowed more than two runs in a start -- logging 118 innings with a 3.89 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. He's tentatively lined up to make his start at home against the Twins. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Taillon pitched six innings against Kansas City on Monday, allowing an unearned run on four hits and two walks while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was sharp in what turned into an 11-inning affair, throwing 55 of 87 pitches for strikes and keeping Kansas City off the scoreboard through six frames. Taillon was pulled after allowing a single to lead off the seventh, and the Royals managed to get the runner home against Jonathan Loaisiga without collecting another hit in the frame. Taillon's strong effort continued a run of seven straight starts since the beginning of July in which he has allowed two or fewer earned runs. Over that stretch, he has registered a 1.25 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB across 43.1 innings. Taillon will look to keep things going in his next start, which is expected to come on the road against the White Sox this weekend. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | Taillon allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts in 6.1 innings versus Baltimore on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon turned in his fourth quality start in his last six appearances, although he emerged with a no-decision for the second time in that span. The right-hander missed out on the win as he exited with the game tied before the Yankees' offense rallied ahead in the bottom of the seventh inning. The 29-year-old continues to lower his ERA, which is now 4.04 with a 1.22 WHIP and 108:32 K:BB through 107 innings this season. He's expected to make his next start on the road in Kansas City next week. |
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| Jul 30 2021 | Taillon (7-4) earned the win over Miami on Friday. He allowed five hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander benefited from facing a Miami team depleted of talent at the trade deadline. Taillon was an out short of a quality start, but he's still allowed just six runs (four earned) in 31 innings in July. His strong work lately has dropped his ERA to 4.11 with a 1.24 WHIP and 98:31 K:BB across 100.2 innings overall. The 29-year-old lines up for another easy start next week versus Baltimore. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Taillon (6-4) allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out four across seven innings to earn the win Saturday against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon allowed one run to cross the plate in each of his first three innings, though only one was earned. However, he fought through the early issues to complete seven innings for the second time in his last four starts. In that span, he's allowed only four earned runs across 25.1 frames while also punching out 20 and walking eight. Overall, Taillon has a 4.36 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 95 innings. |
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| Jul 18 2021 | Taillon (5-4) won Sunday's 9-1 game with Boston, pitching 5.1 scoreless innings and permitting four hits and two walks with three strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon held a powerful Boston lineup at bay all game, only encountering trouble in the fourth and sixth innings when he allowed runners to reach second and third with one out, but New York was able to escape both jams unscathed. The win is Taillon's fourth in his last five starts and he hasn't lost since May 31, an eight-start stretch that's seen his ERA improve to 4.60. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Taillon allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Astros. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was in line for his fourth consecutive win before the Yankees' bullpen melted down in the ninth inning. The only damage against him came via the long ball; he allowed a pair of solo homers to Martin Maldonado and Kyle Tucker. He's now allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts, bringing his ERA down to 4.90 through 17 starts. Taillon hasn't been hit with a loss since May 31. |
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| Jul 7 2021 | Taillon (4-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Mariners after allowing one run on four hits and a walk while striking out nine over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was given a massive lead to work with early on after the Yankees climbed out to an 8-0 advantage through the first three innings. The 29-year-old still held his own and delivered a gem after he was roughed up his last time out. Taillon went seven innings for the first time in 2021 and tied his season high in strikeouts while inducing 11 total swinging strikes. He's experienced an uptick in strikeouts this year, averaging a career-best 9.6 K/9, but he still owns an inflated 5.05 ERA to go along with a 1.30 WHIP and 82:22 K:BB over 76.2 innings. He's in line to end the week with a tough road tilt against the Astros before the league heads into the All-Star break. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Taillon (3-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Angels despite allowing five runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All the damage off the right-hander came via the long ball, as Shohei Ohtani went deep twice and Jose Iglesias also homered. It's the first time since April 13, his second outing of the season, that Taillon surrendered more than four runs. He has a 5.43 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 73:21 K:BB across 69.2 innings this season. |
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| Jun 24 2021 | Taillon (2-4) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 6.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon delivered his highest strikeout mark in his last six starts, backed by 16 called strikes and 12 swinging strikes on 96 total pitches. He also matched his longest outing of the campaign, working over five innings for only the third time in 14 appearances. Taillon's inability to work deep into games has limited him to only two wins on the campaign. His 5.18 ERA is also uninspiring, but a more impressive 69:20 K:BB across 64.1 frames on the season suggests better results could be on the way. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | Taillon allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five in 4.2 innings in Friday's loss to the Athletics. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon struggled mightily in his last outing and allowed four runs in a third of an inning, but he fared slightly better in Friday's start. The right-hander has allowed at least two runs in each of his last four appearances, but he's only been charged with one loss during that time. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Royals on Thursday. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Taillon allowed four earned runs on five hits and one walk while recording just one out in the first inning of Saturday's loss to the Phillies. He did not record a strikeout and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies' bats did not wait around against Taillon, as each of the first four batters recorded singles off the right-hander. A walk, sacrifice fly and a fifth single ultimately ended Taillon's day after just one-third of an inning, though the Yankees rallied back late to take the 29-year-old off the hook for the loss. The ugly outing increased Taillon's ERA to 5.74 on the campaign, but he'll look to get on track next Friday in his start against the Athletics. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | Taillon allowed three runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings versus Boston on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon ran into trouble in the sixth inning when Rafael Devers hit a game-tying two-RBI single. Jonathan Loaisiga also allowed an inherited runner to score for the third run on Taillon's line. The right-hander has gone six starts without a win (two losses, four no-decisions). He has a 5.09 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 53 innings this season. He projects to make his next start in Philadelphia next weekend. |
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| May 31 2021 | Taillon (1-4) took the loss Monday, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings as the Yankees fell 3-1 to the Rays. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After two scoreless frames, Tampa Bay tagged Taillon for single runs in the next three innings. The right-hander exited after 85 pitches (51 strikes) as he failed to pitch past five innings for the fourth straight start, and he'll carry a 5.10 ERA and 55:15 K:BB through 47.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| May 23 2021 | Taillon allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four in five scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon had given up at least three runs in each of his last three starts but recorded his first scoreless outing of the season Sunday. However, the right-hander was forced to settle for a no-decision after the White Sox put together a late-game rally. Taillon has now posted a 5.06 ERA and 50:12 K:BB in 42.2 innings to begin the year. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Detroit on Saturday. |
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| May 18 2021 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rangers, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander once again was unable to give the Yankees much length, and Taillon has now pitched past five innings only once in eight starts. Despite a stellar 46:10 K:BB through 37.2 innings, he'll take a 5.73 ERA fueled by a 2.15 HR/9 into his next outing. |
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| May 14 2021 | Taillon (1-3) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Rays after giving up four runs on six hits and two walks while fanning nine across 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon gave up four runs -- tying his season-worst mark -- but also recorded a season-high mark in strikeouts. Taillon owns an impressive 43:8 K:BB through 33.1 innings, but it's worth noting he has given up three or more runs in three of his last four outings. |
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| May 7 2021 | Taillon allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out five in 6.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon picked up his first win of the season in his last outing, but he allowed three runs on a pair of homers in the top of the second inning Friday. The Yankees tied the game in the bottom of the sixth, and Taillon was forced to settle for a no-decision. The right-hander now has a 5.02 ERA and 34:6 K:BB in 28.2 innings across his first six starts of the season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay on Thursday. |
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| May 1 2021 | Taillon (1-2) earned the win Saturday versus the Tigers after giving up one run on three hits with eight strikeouts and three walks over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old set a season high with eight strikeouts and generated 16 swinging strikes on only 79 pitches to record his first victory in exactly two years. Taillon has a 5.24 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB through 22.1 innings this season, and he tentatively lines up to pitch next weekend versus the Nationals. |
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| Apr 25 2021 | Taillon (0-2) allowed four runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six in four innings to take the loss against Cleveland on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was sharp in his last start and began Sunday's outing by tossing three scoreless frames. However, he allowed three singles with no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning before Franmil Reyes blasted a three-run shot to put Taillon in line for his second loss of 2021. The right-hander has posted a 6.23 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17.1 innings across his first four starts of the season. Taillon will attempt to bounce back at home against the Tigers on Saturday. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta, giving up one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander threw 55 of 80 pitches before hitting the showers, and his only stumble came in the third inning when he gave up back-to-back doubles to Guillermo Heredia and Ehire Adrianza. Taillon is still looking for his first win, or first quality start, of the season, and he'll take a 5.40 ERA and 15:2 K:BB through 13.1 innings into his next outing Sunday in Cleveland. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Taillon (0-1) was charged with the loss against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, surrendering five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three across 3.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hopes were high for the 29-year-old after turning in a decent start in his season debut, during which he allowed two runs on three hits while striking out seven across 4.2 innings against the Orioles. This time around, Taillon struggled to quiet Toronto's bats and was pulled in the fourth frame after serving up a home run to Marcus Semien and an RBI double to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In all, Taillon threw 59 of his 84 pitches for strikes, hitting a batter and tossing a wild pitch in the process. The right-hander was making just his second start since 2019 following a recovery period after his second Tommy John surgery. It's worth noting that a former bout with testicular cancer has pumped the brakes along the way as well. Taillon will get another chance at home Sunday versus Tampa Bay. |
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| Apr 8 2021 | Taillon allowed two runs on three hits while striking out seven across 4.2 innings in Wednesday's game against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was once considered the next big pitching prospect for the Pirates before two Tommy John surgeries and a run-in with testicular cancer halted his career progression. Finally healthy once again, everyone was intrigued to see how the 29-year-old would bounce back in his return to the mound, and he did not disappoint. Taillon didn't allow a baserunner through three innings but was punished in the fourth when he allowed two solo home runs in a span of three hitters. He ultimately was pulled after 74 pitches -- no surprise, as manager Aaron Boone said before the season that the team would be cautious with his workload early on. Taillon would've had a phenomenal outing if not for the two home runs allowed; however, he did record his final six outs via strikeout and did not issue any walks. He's expected to make his next appearance Tuesday against the Blue Jays. |
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| Mar 28 2021 | Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Taillon won't start until the Yankees' sixth game of the season April 7 against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon will head into Opening Day as the team's nominal fifth starter, with Boone noting that he wants to "slow play" the right-hander as he returns from his second career Tommy John procedure, which he underwent in August 2019. Expect the Yankees to monitor Taillon's workload carefully to begin the season, while also building in extra days of rest for the 29-year-old whenever possible. Taillon has allowed only one run while striking out 14 over 8.1 innings this spring, but he's also walked four while yielding a .257 batting average against. |
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| Mar 23 2021 | Through four Grapefruit League appearances, Taillon has given up one run on nine hits and four walks while striking out 14 in 8.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees haven't asked Taillon to cover any more than 2.2 innings in any of his four spring outings, but the right-hander has looked good thus far in his comeback from Tommy John surgery. Expect New York to exercise some caution with Taillon's pitch and innings counts early on during the regular season, but the 29-year-old should get a longer leash as the campaign rolls along. He's projected to open the season as the Yankees' No. 3 starter. |
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| Mar 7 2021 | Taillon started and tossed two scoreless innings against the Pirates in Saturday's Grapefruit League game, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon was originally scheduled to pitch behind Gerrit Cole in the exhibition contest, but the Yankees instead opted to have Cole throwing a live batting practice session in Tampa while Taillon got the start against Pittsburgh. Taillon breezed through the first inning before allowing a pair of singles and a walk in the second frame, but he was able to escape without allowing any runs thanks to an inning-ending strikeout. The right-hander has now completed three scoreless innings this spring as he ramps up for the third-starter spot in the Yankees' regular-season rotation. |
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| Feb 24 2021 | Taillon (elbow) tossed a live batting practice session Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon's ability to face hitters this early in spring training would seem to suggest that the Yankees are confident that he's made a full recovery from the May 2019 Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2020 campaign, his final season in Pittsburgh. After surrendering a quartet of prospects to acquire him in January, the Yankees are counting on a healthy Taillon to re-emerge as a reliable No. 2 or 3 starter behind his former Pirates rotation mate, staff ace Gerrit Cole. Expect the Yankees to use Taillon judiciously in games during the Grapefruit League slate, but he should be ready to handle a 75-to-100-pitch workload in starts by the beginning of the regular season in April. |
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| Jan 24 2021 | Taillon (elbow) was traded from the Pirates to the Yankees on Sunday in exchange for prospects Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Maikol Escotto and Canaan Smith, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trade talks surrounding the 29-year-old began to intensify Saturday, and it didn't take long for the two sides to come to terms on a trade. Taillon didn't pitch last season while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery in May 2019, but he delivered a 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 179:46 K:BB over 191 innings during the 2018 campaign. The right-hander is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season and should slot into the middle of New York's starting rotation. |
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| Dec 2 2020 | Taillon (elbow) signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Pirates on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old sat out the entirety of the 2020 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so he agreed to the same $2.25 million figure from last year. Taillon underwent the procedure in August 2019 and was throwing live batting practice during the 2020 campaign, so he should be ready for the start of spring training in February. He last had a full season of work in 2018 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 179:46 K:BB over 191 innings. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Taillon (elbow) threw 25 pitches at the Pirates' alternate training site Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon isn't expected to return to game action before the 2021 season as he continues to recover from his second Tommy John surgery. The right-hander has appeared to shorten his arm action recently, creating optimism that he could still pitch for the Pirates following his return to full health. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | Taillon (elbow) will throw live batting practice Wednesday at the alternate site in Altoona, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Former Pirates beat writer Travis Sawchik, now of FiveThirtyEight, retweeted a video that Taillon posted, noting that he has shortened his arm action, similar to what Lucas Giolito and many Cleveland pitchers have done in recent years. This may provide optimism that Taillon can be the rare pitcher who successfully recovers from two Tommy John surgeries. He is not expected back until the 2021 season. |
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| Jun 30 2020 | Taillon (elbow), who will not pitch in the majors in 2020, will attend camp in Pittsburgh as part of his rehabilitation, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take the spot of Edgar Santana, who was suspended for 80 games due to PED usage. The move will allow Taillon to continue working with the medical staff in Pittsburgh. In an effort to better maintain his health following a second Tommy John surgery, the righty has made several mechanical adjustments. He's shortened his arm action in his throwing motion and is keeping the ball closer to his body, moves intended to put less stress on his arm and elbow. |
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| Jun 24 2020 | Taillon (elbow) completed a bullpen session at PNC Park on Tuesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Now 10 months into his recovery from his second Tommy John surgery, Taillon looks to be progressing as expected now that he's taken another important step forward by getting back on the mound. The right-hander has already been ruled out for the 2020 season, but he'll likely to continue to stick around in Pittsburgh to have his rehab program monitored by the Pirates' medical staff. Taillon could be cleared to face hitters before the season ends, which would bode well for his chances of entering spring training without any major restrictions. |
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| May 7 2020 | Taillon (elbow) indicated Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he's resumed throwing off flat ground four time per week. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon is just under eight months removed from the second Tommy John surgery of his career and appears to have avoided any setbacks thus far in his rehab program. He should be able to get back on the mound and face hitters before the season ends, but the Pirates have already determined that he won't pitch in any games in 2020. |
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| Apr 22 2020 | Taillon (elbow) resumed throwing this week after taking the first of two scheduled breaks in his program, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Apparently Taillon is getting after it again after a built-in break in his throwing progression. The Pirates are understandably taking it slow with the right-hander given that he's coming back from his second Tommy John surgery. A 2020 return has already been ruled out and Taillon will face limitations in 2021 as well, assuming he's even ready by then. The book is still very much open for Taillon, but history has generally not been kind to two-time TJ recipients. |
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| Mar 30 2020 | Taillon (elbow) will not return in 2020 even if the season is considerably delayed, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon underwent Tommy John surgery back in August and has been throwing for over two months. A typical recovery timeline for that procedure would rule him out for over a year. It's conceivable he could be ready to pitch if the schedule were extended deep into the fall, but the Pirates have already ruled out such plans. Taillon can remain completely off single-season draft boards. |
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| Mar 25 2020 | Taillon (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon is slowly working his way back from Tommy John surgery in August. A typical recovery timeline in a typical season would rule him out for the entirety of the campaign. Even if the schedule ends up being extended late into fall, his odds of appearing still seem quite slim. |
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| Feb 13 2020 | The Pirates placed Taillon (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon went under the knife last August for the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Pirates aren't counting on him to contribute at any point in 2020. His move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural, as it frees up a 40-man roster spot for newly signed outfielder Jarrod Dyson. |
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| Jan 21 2020 | Taillon (elbow) resumed throwing Monday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career in August and has already been ruled out from appearing at any point in the upcoming season. The fact that he's already throwing bodes well for his return in 2021, but he still has a long road ahead of him before he's ready to pitch again. |
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| Jan 10 2020 | Taillon (elbow) and the Pirates avoided arbitration with a one-year, $2.25 million contract Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Taillon made just seven starts before being shut down with a flexor strain in early May. He suffered a setback soon after he resumed throwing in mid-July and eventually underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-August. He's expected to miss the entirety of the 2020 campaign. |
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| Aug 14 2019 | Taillon underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday. | |
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| Aug 1 2019 | Taillon is expected to undergo surgery to repair his elbow flexor tendon within | the next few weeks, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. |
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| Jul 31 2019 | According to medical director Todd Tomczyk, Taillon (elbow) "is still processing | and gathering intel" following his visit with Dr. David Altchek in New York on Monday, |
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| Jul 28 2019 | The Pirates are not expected to provide an update on Taillon (elbow) until after | he sees a doctor in the coming week, general manager Neal Huntington told 93.7 The |
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| Jul 25 2019 | Taillon admitted Thursday that he's unlikely to pitch again this season after recently experiencing a setback with his strained right elbow, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports. \"This season is probably a wash for me,\" Taillon said. \"I've come back from a lot worse than this...I'm gonna find a way to become better because of this.\" | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 25 2019 | Taillon (elbow) is expected to require surgery to repair his injured elbow, Jon Heyman of MLB Network<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2019 | Taillon started feeling pain again in his elbow and will see a doctor next week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Taillon (elbow) was playing catch from about 90 feet Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 11 2019 | Taillon (elbow) threw lightly in the outfield for the first time in over one month Sunday, general manager Neal Huntington told 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh<\/a>. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 6 2019 | Taillon (elbow) will play catch Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Taillon (elbow) will start playing catch Thursday or Friday, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 26 2019 | Taillon (elbow) will play catch this weekend in Milwaukee, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Taillon's (elbow) outlook for the rest of the season will come into clearer focus when he attempts to throw in the next week or two, the The Athletic Pittsburgh<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Taillon (elbow) is 10-to-14 days away from resuming a throwing program, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 12 2019 | Taillon (elbow) is increasing his range-of-motion exercises, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Taillon (elbow) has yet to begin a throwing program, though he has resumed baseball activities, 93.7 The Fan<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 3 2019 | Taillon (elbow) said Monday that he won't begin a throwing program for at least two more weeks, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 13 2019 | Taillon (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day injured list Monday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 8 2019 | Taillon underwent a second opinion on his right elbow earlier this week, which confirmed a previous diagnosis of a flexor strain, Adam Berry of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Taillon (7-7) surrendered one run on six hits and one walk while striking out six across 5.1 innings Friday as he notched the win over the Reds. | Taillon gave up a run in the sixth inning, but he'd exit the ballgame with a five-run lead. Following his most recent outing, Taillon has logged three consecutive quality starts, as he's decreased his ERA from 4.05 to 3.80 over that span. He'll make his 21st start of the season next Wednesday against the Indians. |
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| Jul 12 2018 | Taillon (6-7) struck out 10 batters in six innings Thursday, allowing just one run on four hits (including a home run) and two walks in the 6-3 win over Milwaukee. | Aside from a solo homer off the bat of Jesus Aguilar, Taillon was in the zone Thursday, fanning a season-high 10 hitters. The solid performance lowered his ERA to 3.91, the lowest it's been since mid-April. He owns a 103:30 K:BB this season with a 20:5 during the month of July. He'll face the Reds in Cincinnati next Friday. |
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| Jul 7 2018 | Taillon (5-7) took the loss Saturday as the Pirates fell 3-2 to the Phillies, giving up three runs on five hits over 6.2 innings while striking out six. | The right-hander cruised through six scoreless strong innings and seemed to be in complete control, but things fell apart for Taillon in the seventh. He threw 60 of 77 pitches for strikes en route to his eighth quality start of the season, and he'll carry a 4.05 ERA into his next outing Thursday at home against the Brewers. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Taillon allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings Sunday against the Padres. He did not factor into the decision. | Taillon struggled in a couple uncharacteristic ways Sunday, allowing a home run and surrendering three walks. He has now handed out three free passes in two consecutive starts after only doing that twice in his first 15 starts this season. That will be a trend worth monitoring going forward, as in order to maintain his value Taillon needs to work deep into games due to lack of a dominant strikeout rate. |
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| Jun 26 2018 | Taillon limited the Mets to two runs in six innings Monday, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out five. | The righty, who won for the third time in June, continues to move away from a fastball-centric approach. Taillon added a slider to his pitching repertoire in May and threw the pitch 24 times (25 percent) Monday. His fastball usage has dipped from about 70 percent to 50 percent and the results have improved in June (2.90 ERA in five starts covering 31 innings). |
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| Jun 19 2018 | Taillon (4-6) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven over five innings in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. | Taillon wasn't especially sharp Tuesday, but his final stats were a bit tainted by two weakly-hit singles by Brewers' leadoff man Lorenzo Cain. Cain beat out infield singles in the first and third innings and was eventually driven in by Jesus Aguilar in both frames. Taillon's mediocre outing raised his season ERA back above the 4.00 plateau. He'll look to put forth a more polished performance Sunday against the Diamondbacks. |
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| Jun 13 2018 | Taillon (4-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out four. | The right-hander threw 72 of 108 pitches for strikes while delivering his third quality start in his last four outings and sixth of the year. Taillon will take a 3.94 ERA into his next start Tuesday at home against the Brewers. |
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| Jun 7 2018 | Taillon (3-5) took the loss Thursday, allowing three earned runs over 5.0 innings. He racked up seven strikeouts but also allowed eight hits and a walk over 92 pitches. | Taillon wasn't necessarily the problem for the Pirates as he kept them in the game before the mixture of Tyler Glasnow and Michael Feliz coughed up five earned runs behind him. Still, it wasn't Taillon's best effort overall; his eight hits allowed tied for his second-most in a single outing this season. His strikeout total makes it four straight starts with at least six K's, however. Taillon is lined up to make his next start Tuesday against Clay Buchholz and the Diamondbacks. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Taillon (3-4) struck out six in eight scoreless innings in a win over the Cardinals on Friday, allowing three hits and one walk. | Taillon issued only one extra-base hit in Friday's contest, and threw 67 of 104 pitches for strikes. This was Taillon's fifth quality start on the year, and he's now brought his ERA down to 3.97 to go along with a 1.16 WHIP. The right-hander has a 60:18 K:BB in 65.2 innings, and he'll look to even his record in his next start against the Dodgers at home. |
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| May 27 2018 | Taillon allowed three earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out six across 6.1 innings Sunday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision. | The Cardinals' didn't hit Taillon particularly hard, as they generated only one extra-base hit against him -- a double to lead off the game by Matt Carpenter. His success came from nine groundball outs, which helped him limit the Cardinals to just six baserunners throughout his 6.1 innings of work. Taillon was shelled for six earned runs in his previous outing against the Reds so this was a needed rebound, and he'll look to keep it going when he faces the Cardinals again in his next start, this time coming at St. Louis. |
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| May 22 2018 | Taillon (2-4) gave up six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings in a loss to the Reds on Tuesday. | Scooter Gennett touched Taillon up for a grand slam in the fifth inning -- the third homer Taillon's given up in his last two starts (four total in his first eight outings). Taillon has now dropped four consecutive decisions, with his last win coming back on April 8. The 26-year-old will be happy to return home to Pittsburgh this weekend for a matchup against the Cardinals as he has been significantly better at home to this point (3.71 ERA, 21.3 percent K-BB rate). |
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| May 16 2018 | Taillon didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the White Sox, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings while striking out five. | It was a relatively strong outing for the right-hander, but homers by the light-hitting Leury Garcia and Yolmer Sanchez prevented Taillon from having a shot at his third win of the season. He'll take a 3.97 ERA, and a somewhat worrying 1.2 HR/9, into his next outing Tuesday on the road against the Reds. |
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| May 15 2018 | Taillon (finger) will start Wednesday against the White Sox as scheduled, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | Taillon's status was up in the air after he was forced to leave his previous start early due to a finger laceration. It appears that the team is confident he'll be able to go. After giving up just two runs in his first three starts this season, the 26-year-old has since settled down near his career numbers, posting a 4.08 ERA in 39.2 innings. |
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| May 14 2018 | The Pirates have not announced whether Taillon (finger) will make his scheduled start Wednesday. | General manager Neal Huntington said that the organization would "rather err on the side of conservatism" and have him miss one start instead of risking a protracted absence. On the other hand, one of the potential replacement options for Taillon on Wednesday, Nick Kingham, started for Double-A Altoona on Monday -- leading to speculation Taillon could make his start. Fortunately for fantasy owners, it doesn't sound as though the righty will miss more than one start, if it all. |
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| May 13 2018 | Taillon (finger) is scheduled to play catch Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | Taillon was lifted from Friday's game with a finger laceration on his right hand. He'll play catch Sunday to see how the finger is feeling after a full day of healing. An update on his potential availability for his upcoming start should become available following the throwing session. It doesn't sound like the laceration is overly debilitating, as Taillon is hopeful that he'll be able to take the mound on Wednesday against the White Sox, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports. |
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| May 11 2018 | Taillon exited Friday's start against the Giants with a finger laceration on his right hand. | Taillon recorded five strikeouts and allowed one hit and one walk over three innings prior to leaving with the finger issue. The severity of the laceration remains unclear and the 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day for the time being. |
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| May 5 2018 | Taillon allowed one run on six hits and two walks across five innings in a no-decision Saturday against the Brewers. He stuck out one. | Taillon was solid for a second straight outing, and he's now allowed just four runs over his last 11 innings (two starts) after getting touched up for 12 runs across his preceding 5.1 frames. The 26-year-old's lone strikeout marked a season-low, but he was able to stifle the Brewers for the most part, allowing just one extra-base hit which produced the only run against him. He'll look to keep lowering his 4.42 ERA in his next start, which should come at home against the Giants. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Taillon (2-3) got the loss against the Nationals on Monday, giving up three earned runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out five and walking two as the Pirates fell 3-2. | Taillon had been roughed up for 12 earned runs on 14 hits over just 5.1 innings over his last two outings, so it was good to see him throw a quality start against the Nationals in this one even though he was dealt the loss against counterpart Tanner Roark. Taillon will carry a 4.83 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP into his next start, a road tilt against the Brewers on Saturday. |
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| Apr 19 2018 | Taillon (2-1) allowed five earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out three across 1.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Phillies. | The Phillies jumped on Taillon in the second inning as Rhys Hoskins started the trouble with a solo home run. Later in the inning, Cesar Hernandez hitting a single with the bases loaded to drive in three more runs. While Thursday's start was not his finest effort, Taillon had been off to a strong start this season. For now, there's little reason to believe this is more than one bad performance. |
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| Apr 14 2018 | Taillon allowed four hits while walking three and striking out two across six scoreless innings Saturday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision. | Taillon continued his run of early season success with his second scoreless outing in three starts. He had only two strikeouts Saturday, but did manage to generate 13 groundballs compared to just 3 flyballs. After recording nine strikeouts in his first start, Taillon has just nine over his past two starts combined. However, his ratios remain excellent thanks to his ability to keep batted balls on the ground. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Taillon allowed only one hit while walking two and striking out seven in a complete game shutout to earn the win against the Reds on Sunday. | Taillon allowed his only hit of the game to opposing pitcher Tyler Mahle in the top of the third inning. While he relied on strikeouts in his first outing, Taillon turned more to his usual profile of generating groundballs by inducing 11 Sunday. Regardless of how he gets the job done, Taillon has gotten off to a great start for the season, working 14.1 innings while striking out 16, walking just two, and allowing only two earned runs. |
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| Apr 2 2018 | Taillon (1-0) gave up two runs on four hits and struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings in Monday's winning effort against the Twins. | Taillon was dialed in from the start in his first game of the season, as he allowed just two batters to get on base over his first five innings of work. Although he gave up two runs in the sixth inning, one of which came from a home run hit by Brian Dozier, he made an impressive season debut. The righty showed tremendous control, throwing 61 of his 91 pitches for strikes while fanning nine batters and not surrendering any walks. Taillon will look to capitalize on his strong start when he returns to the mound Sunday against the Reds. |
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| Mar 28 2018 | Taillon threw three shutout innings Tuesday against the Phillies, striking out four while allowing two hits and no walks. | He registered a 2.13 ERA in 12.2 Grapefruit League innings. More importantly, he's healthy after missing two months in 2017 battling testicular cancer. Ivan Nova will start the opener Thursday in Detroit, but there's little doubt the organization is looking toward Taillon as its ace. The 26-year-old has totaled only 237.2 career innings due to medical issues, but is poised for a breakout season -- if he can stay healthy. |
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| Mar 7 2018 | Taillon will start the Pirates' home opener against the Twins on April 2, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | After a tumultuous 2017 campaign, Taillon is back to full health and is looking to be one of the top arms in Pittsburgh's arsenal. Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the 26-year-old went through a normal offseason routine at Fairchild Sports Performance in Houston with a focus on posture and quality of movement. He hopes to be able to hold up over the course of a full season in his second complete campaign in the bigs. In 2017, Taillon was limited to 25 starts due to a cancer diagnosis, producing a 4.44 ERA and an 8.4 K/9 in that time. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | Taillon made his Grapefruit League debut Monday, retiring six of seven Boston batters while striking out the final three hitters he faced. | Taillon's line from 2017 wasn't special ( 4.44 ERA, 1.48 WHIP), but an xFIP of 3.89 and 125:46 K:BB in 133.2 innings show that there's reason to expect improvement. In-season treatment for testicular cancer made for a trying set of circumstances, but the righty limited opponents to two runs or less in five of his six final starts. While his peripherals figure to improve in 2018, he could find wins difficult to come by as the Bucs' No. 1 or No. 2 starter (following the departure of Gerrit Cole) behind a weak offense. Nevertheless, Taillon makes for a good rebound candidate in 2018. |
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| Sep 30 2017 | Taillon allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over seven innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Saturday. | The 25-year-old completed seven innings for the third time this season and for the first time since April 16. It's great to see him close on a high note, as it's been a trying season for Taillon; he underwent surgery for testicular cancer in May. His FIP was roughly a full run better than is ERA this year, so there will be post-hype appeal with Taillon next spring. |
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| Sep 24 2017 | Taillon (8-7) allowed a single run on four hits and a walk while striking out six batters through five innings to take the win against St. Louis on Sunday. | Sunday's win was Taillon's first since Aug. 11, and he's now allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his past five starts. There have been a number of peaks and valleys throughout the season for the 25-year-old righty, but it's encouraging to see him finishing the year strong. Taillon takes a 4.62 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 into his final projected start of the season against Washington at Nationals Stadium. |
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| Sep 18 2017 | Taillon (7-7) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk across five innings to earn the loss Monday against the Brewers. He struck out four. | Taillon pitched well on the day, but a solo home run from Ryan Braun in the fourth inning and a run-scoring rally to begin the fifth were enough to sink him to his eighth loss. It was a nice bounce-back performance for the right-hander, who was shelled for six runs on 11 hits in his previous outing. Taillon will look to build on this improved effort Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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| Sep 10 2017 | Manager Clint Hurdle confirmed that Taillon will not take his regular turn in the rotation Tuesday, though he added that the righty will start again in 2017, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. | "We're going to skip him," Hurdle said. "Who we're going to plug in is yet to be determined. We've got Steven Brault. We'll see how the Triple A situation works out, but somebody will pick up his start. And then we're going to plug him back in." Taillon has struggled with his control in 2017, with his walks per nine innings more than doubling (1.5 to 3.3). |
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| Sep 8 2017 | The Pirates plan on skipping Taillon's next scheduled start Tuesday against the Brewers, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | Taillon had a poor showing Thursday against the Cubs. Over 4.2 innings he gave up six runs on 11 hits and a walk, bringing his ERA and WHIP up to 4.78 and 1.55, respectively, for the season. The Pirates have yet to announce who they'll send to the hill instead of Taillon when Tuesday comes around. |
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| Sep 7 2017 | Taillon (7-6) allowed six runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out three batters through just 4.2 innings during Thursday's loss to the Cubs. | Taillon entered Thursday's outing with a 6.75 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in the second half, so it shouldn't have been shocking to see him struggle against Chicago. Still, the 25-year-old righty shouldn't be ruled out in favorable matchups, as he did fire 10 innings with just a single run allowed through his previous two outings against the Reds. Taillon lines up to face the Brewers at Miller Park in his next start. |
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| Sep 3 2017 | Taillon tossed six scoreless innings Saturday against the Reds, allowing just three hits while walking one and striking out four. He didn't factor into the decision. | Despite the strong effort, the Pirates' offense failed to generate any offense until after he had departed. Taillon had a rough month of August, posting a 6.60 ERA and 16 walks in six starts, but this is a good bounce-back effort in both categories to begin the new month. His next turn in the rotation will come against the Cubs later in the week. |
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| Aug 27 2017 | Taillon allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and four walks over four-plus innings during Sunday's game against the Reds. He struck out four and did not factor into the decision. | Coming off a five-walk performance against the Dodgers last week, Taillon was undone by his lack of command yet again Sunday, as the young starter was forced to leave the game after just four innings of work due to a high pitch count. His 108 pitches thrown marked his second highest total of the season, and his four innings of work marked his third shortest outing of the year. Taillon had an exceptional first half of the season and entered the All-Star break with an impressive 2.73 ERA. He's been a different pitcher over the past month and a half, tossing just two quality outings in his nine starts since the break. He's scheduled to face off against Reds again next Saturday. |
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| Aug 22 2017 | Taillon allowed five runs on five hits and five walks across five innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Dogers. He recorded one strikeout. | Taillon was his own worst enemy in this one, throwing just 54 percent of his pitches for strikes while setting a season high in free passes. He loaded the bases before allowing three runs in the second inning while the Dodgers scratched single runs across in the first and the fourth. Taillon delivered back-to-back quality starts earlier this month, but he has allowed nine earned runs over his last two outings and will carry a lackluster 4.85 ERA into Sunday's start against the Reds. |
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| Aug 17 2017 | Taillon gave up four runs in 5.0 innings of work Thursday against the Cardinals, striking out seven with four hits and three walks before ending the game with a no-decision. | Taillon left with his team leading 5-4 and was on pace to get the win before his bullpen allowed two runs in the seventh and three runs in the ninth, relinquishing what would have been Taillon's eighth win of the year. It was his third straight game with seven or more strikeouts and sixth time he's accomplished that mark this season, a big part why his strikeouts per nine innings is up to 8.90 this season from last year's mark of 7.36. |
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| Aug 11 2017 | Taillon (7-5) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Friday against the Blue Jays. | Taillon gave up single runs in the second and third innings, but otherwise kept the Jays' bats silent, as he earned his seventh win of the year. Although he owns a 4.50 ERA, he's recovered from a pair of horrible outings, as he's held opponents to two runs in each of his past two starts. Assuming he's gotten past the issues that plagued him recently, he appears back to being a solid fantasy option. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Cardinals. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Taillon allowed two runs on five hits and two walks across 6.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Padres. He struck out eight. | Taillon got off to a bumpy start by allowing two runs on two, hits, a walk and a wild pitch in the first inning. He settled down masterfully after that point, however, and allowed just four baserunners over the next five frames. Taillon was in line to earn his seventh victory when he departed, but a blow save by Felipe Rivero sent that opportunity by the wayside. This was a nice bounce-back performance after the 25-year-old allowed a whopping 17 earned runs over his previous 6.2 innings, and he will look to build on this effort Friday against the Blue Jays. |
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| Aug 3 2017 | Pittsburgh trainer Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Taillon, who has struggled in four post All-Star break starts, is not dealing with any health problems. "Absolutely not," Tomczyk told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "This guy's mental fortitude ... he sets the standard. I think you see a young pitcher just wanting to win. He's competing his butt off." | It's not unusual for a young pitcher to suffer from fatigue late in seasons, but Tomczyk noted that Taillon's velocity has remained consistent despite his struggles. In the 25-year-old's start on July 25 in San Francisco, replays showed Taillon pitching with what appeared to be a discolored and bruised middle finger on his right hand, but the team has made no mention of that ailment as a stumbling block. |
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| Aug 2 2017 | Taillon allowed eight earned runs on 11 hits and one walk in 3.2 innings Tuesday. He struck out three batters. | He's surrendered 23 runs in his last four starts, throwing a whopping 360 pitches in 17 innings. Taillon's fastball velocity Tuesday (95.5 mph) nearly mirrors his season average (95.6), but opposing batters look comfortable and appear to know what's coming. The 25-year-old has battled through testicular cancer and undergone numerous surgeries (including Tommy John surgery), but he can't figure out his current on-field struggles. It wouldn't be surprising to see Pittsburgh skip his turn in the rotation or place him on the disabled list. |
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| Jul 26 2017 | Taillon (6-4) allowed 10 runs (nine earned) on nine hits and a walk while striking out one batter over three-plus innings during Tuesday's 11-3 loss to the Giants. | It was a night to forget for Taillon, who clearly didn't have his best stuff working for him in what turned out to be the worst start of his young major-league career. The 25-year-old breezed through the opening inning before being blistered for a career-high nine earned runs over the following two-plus frames. The disastrous outing raised his season ERA nearly a full point, from 3.08 to 4.03. He'll look to rebound in a big way in his upcoming scheduled start against the Reds next Tuesday. |
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| Jul 20 2017 | Taillon (6-3) picked up the victory Thursday against the Brewers, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight across 5.1 innings pitched. | Although he didn't notch a quality start, Taillon held the Brewers at bay all afternoon. His 116 pitch count also seems high at first glance, but it was mostly due to the Brewers fouling off a number of pitches, as 74 of his offerings crossed the plate. Since June 29, the 25-year-old has been excellent, allowing just six runs and striking out 26 in 21.2 innings of work. He'll look to keep the good times rolling in his next scheduled start Tuesday in San Francisco. |
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| Jul 15 2017 | Taillon (5-3) allowed four runs on eight hits while striking out five across five innings to take the loss on Saturday against the Cardinals. | Taillon did quite well his first time through the lineup, but he then allowed a run in the fourth inning and three more in the fifth, as the Cardinals chased him from the contest. His poor effort comes on the heels of him having allowed just two runs over his last three starts, and he should be a player who's earned plenty of trust from fantasy owners, especially as he currently boasts a 3.06 ERA. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Brewers. |
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| Jul 14 2017 | Taillon will start Saturday against the Cardinals and Thursday against the Brewers, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | The right-hander's spot in the rotation heading into the second half was unknown due to a recent bout with flu-like symptoms. Taillon missed out on a potential two-start assignment next week but remains worth using in most fantasy games regardless of matchup. He sports a 2.73 ERA with 8.5 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 over 11 starts this season. |
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| Jul 9 2017 | Taillon was scratched from Sunday's start with flu-like symptoms. Chad Kuhl will start in his place, but is unlikely to go deep into the game, as he threw 95 pitches in Thursday's start. | This news did not come down until shortly before first pitch. It is unclear when Taillon's first start of the second half will come, but he could be an option for next weekend's series against the Cardinals. |
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| Jul 9 2017 | Taillon has been scratched from his Sunday start, according to The Fan 93.7 in Pittsburgh. | Taillon was warming up in the bullpen Sunday afternoon when he left the mound. There are no immediate details as to why he was scratched. Chad Kuhl is expected to start in his stead. |
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| Jul 4 2017 | Taillon (5-2) threw five scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Phillies, allowing four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts. | Taillon was outstanding in this one, totaling a new career high in punchouts as he shut down the hapless Phillies lineup. His outing was cut a bit short by a high pitch count, thanks in part to 23 foul balls from the opposition, but the bullpen preserved the win rather easily. Taillon has now delivered back-to-back scoreless outings over his last two turns, lowering his ERA to a sharp 2.73 which places him among the National League leaders in that particular category. He appears to be throwing the ball as well as he has at any point this season and will look to keep it going Sunday against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 29 2017 | Taillon (4-2) pitched 6.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts during Thursday's win over Tampa Bay. | Taillon was in cruise control for most of the night while pitching around nine baserunners (seven hits and two walks). He's allowed two runs or fewer in seven of 10 starts this season and sports a solid 2.97 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 7.8 K/9. A road start against the Phillies is up next for the emerging 25-year-old righty. |
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| Jun 23 2017 | Taillon allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings Friday but didn't factor into the decision in a 4-3 win over the Cardinals. | It's the 25-year-old's third quality start of the season and first since returning from the DL on June 12. Taillon now has a sharp 3.33 ERA and 46:18 K:BB in 51.1 innings and will look to build on those numbers Thursday at home against the Rays. |
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| Jun 19 2017 | Taillon (3-2) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four batters through five innings during Sunday's loss to the Cubs. | Chicago got it rolling at the dish Sunday, and Taillon didn't have an answer. It was just his second start since missing over a month of action, so spinning a mediocre outing against a capable lineup isn't a cause for concern at this point. Taillon owns a rock-solid 3.38 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 through 26 career starts and projects to remain a middle-of-the-rotation fantasy option going forward. A road date with the Cardinals at Busch Stadium is up next for the 25-year-old righty. |
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| Jun 13 2017 | Taillon (3-1) pitched five scoreless innings with five strikeouts during Monday's win over Colorado. | Taillon's curveball was especially sharp in this outing, and the 25-year-old righty now sports a 2.90 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 through his seven starts this year. Considering the current fantasy landscape of the pitcher position, Taillon is on the fast track to being a rare set-and-forget option -- if he isn't already. He projects to make his next start against the Cubs at PNC Park this weekend. |
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| Jun 12 2017 | Taillon was activated from the disabled list and will start Monday's game against the Rockies. | As expected, Taillon is back with the big club to make his first start since undergoing surgery for testicular cancer around five weeks ago. The 25-year-old, who owns a 3.31 ERA through six starts this season, will face-off against Kyle Freeland and the Rockies in his first game back. Phil Gosselin was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move. |
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| Jun 10 2017 | Taillon (groin) will pitch Monday's game against the Rockies, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | Taillon's start Monday marks the first appearance for the right-hander since May 3 after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer about five weeks ago. He threw six innings of work with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday in his final rehab start, allowing five runs but striking out nine and hitting 97 on the radar gun. Tyler Glasnow is headed to Indianapolis and Taillon is set to take his place in the rotation moving forward. |
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| Jun 9 2017 | Manager Clint Hurdle said Taillon (groin) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation early next week, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | Taillon was able to toss six innings with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday in his final rehab game before rejoining the Pirates. Although he allowed five runs, he struck out nine batters and was able to run his pitch count up to 97, clearing the way for his return. It's unclear who he will replace in the rotation at this point, though Trevor Williams, Tyler Glasnow and Chad Kuhl are all options to get bumped. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Taillon (groin) will take the hill for another rehab start at Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | The Pirates plan on having Taillon stretch out to 85-90 pitches in what will be his third rehab outing since returning from testicular cancer in May. Given the scheduled pitch count, it stands to reason that this could be his last outing before returning to the Pirates' rotation, provided that everything goes smoothly. Taillon has been sharp thus far in his rehab, notching 12 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings. |
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| Jun 2 2017 | Taillon (groin) allowed one earned run and recorded six strikeouts over five innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. | Taillon looked impressive in his second rehab appearances after tossing three shutout innings with Double-A Altoona earlier this week, indicating a return to the Pittsburgh rotation could be imminent. The right-hander has been making positive progressions after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer last month and shown little rust while facing live hitters. The team may wish for him to continue building up his arm strength after throwing just 68 pitches Friday, but a firm decision should be made available soon. |
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| May 31 2017 | Taillon (groin) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | After a dominant showing against Double-A hitters last weekend (three scoreless innings, six strikeouts), Taillon is set to advance to the top minor-league affiliate for his next rehab outing. It's uncertain if the assignment to Indy will be a one-start deal or if Taillon will need to build his pitch count up a bit more after Friday, but regardless, a return to the big-league rotation appears to be on the horizon. Taillon underwent a surgical procedure in earlier in May to treat testicular cancer. |
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| May 28 2017 | Taillon (groin) struck out six over three innings, allowing just a hit and a walk in a rehab outing Sunday for Double-A Altoona. According to Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he'll now throw a bullpen session Tuesday in Pittsburgh. | Taillon looked marvelous in his first trip to the mound since undergoing a surgical procedure in early-May to treat testicular cancer. The team now plans to send the right-hander on another rehab assignment, though it's uncertain at this time where that might be. He'll be monitored closely during the upcoming side session, but a trip to Triple-A Indianapolis doesn't seem too far off. |
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| May 27 2017 | Taillon (groin) ia scheduled to pitch for Double-A Altoona on Sunday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | After tossing a successful bullpen session Tuesday, Taillon is ready to take the mound in a minor-league game just three weeks after he underwent surgery for testicular cancer. The Pirates haven't announced a further plan for Taillon, though more will likely be known following his outing Sunday. |
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| May 25 2017 | Taillon (groin) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | This outing was deemed "more competitive" than Tuesday's workout, per Berry, and is a positive sign for Taillon, who underwent surgery for testicular cancer on May 8. Expect Pittsburgh to release more details on the right-hander's upcoming schedule and prognosis for a possible return in the coming weeks. |
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| May 24 2017 | Taillon (groin) responded well following Tuesday's bullpen session and will throw another one Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | This is very encouraging news, although there is still no timetable for his return to full action. Taillon will likely be evaluated after Thursday's outing, which should clarify the next steps in his rehab process. |
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| May 23 2017 | Taillon (groin) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | While there's still no timetable for Taillon's return, it's extremely encouraging that he's already throwing bullpens just two weeks removed from having surgery for testicular cancer. Nesbitt added that Taillon mixed in all of his pitches during Tuesday's bullpen session and also had a weight room session. Taillon is scheduled to play catch Wednesday before the Pirates decide on the next step of his throwing program. |
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| May 17 2017 | Taillon (groin) was cleared to play catch and resume light cardio drills Wednesday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | Taillon also had a pathology report come back positive for testicular cancer, so he's not completely out of the woods at this point. According to Nesbitt, he next step is to be re-examined next week to determine if the cancer has spread to any other part of his body. More information should be available following this check-up. |
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| May 14 2017 | Speaking on his Sunday radio show, general manager Neal Huntington said he was pleased with Taillon's (testicular cancer) progress but noted that it was still too early to give a timetable for return. | "Our fingers are crossed, he's chomping at bit, so far, so good, but he's got some markers to cross," Huntington said. "There are still some unknowns. It's too early to dive into anything at this point." The Pirates are handling Taillon's situation with the utmost caution, but the initial post-surgery indicators sound encouraging. |
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