Athletics' Beau Taylor: Inks MiLB deal with Oakland
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Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Taylor was cut by the Orioles in mid-July after posting a .640 OPS at the Triple-A level. The 32-year-old saw some time in the majors with the A's in 2018 and 2019 and will now return to the organization.
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Beau Taylor: Cut loose by O's
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The Orioles released Taylor from his minor-league contract Monday.
Taylor appeared in 25 games in the majors across stops with Oakland, Toronto and Cleveland from 2018 through 2020, but he's played exclusively at the Triple-A level over the past two seasons. Before Baltimore released him, the 32-year-old catcher saw action in 22 contests with the Orioles' top affiliate and slashed .179/.356/.284 across 87 plate appearances.
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Orioles' Beau Taylor: Back from IL
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Taylor (undisclosed) was reinstated from Triple-A Norfolk's injured list Saturday and has gone 2-for-8 with a solo home run while appearing in both of the affiliate's last two games.
Taylor was sidelined for just over the minimum of time before returning to action at Triple-A. The journeyman catcher has appeared in four games for Norfolk this season, going 3-for-15 at the dish.
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Orioles' Beau Taylor: Lands on injured list
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Taylor (undisclosed) has been placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list at Triple-A Norfolk.
Taylor has only played in two minor-league games this season, as the Tides are rich with catcher depth. No reason was specified for his injury.
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Orioles' Beau Taylor: Falls short of roster spot
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Taylor didn't make the Orioles' Opening Day roster and was reassigned to the minors Wednesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Taylor was in camp as added catcher depth after Adley Rutschman (triceps) got hurt in March. Per Silver, Taylor will stay with the Orioles' organization -- he should split time with fellow roster cut Jacob Nottingham at Triple-A Norfolk until Rutschman is healthy enough to play. Taylor slashed .234/.341/.335 in 74 games with Triple-A Louisville last season as part of the Reds' organization.
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Orioles' Beau Taylor: Inks MiLB deal with Baltimore
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Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Friday which includes an invite to big-league camp, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Taylor will provide some catching depth during spring training with Adley Rutschman, Baltimore's top prospect, shut down due to a triceps strain. Taylor will be competing with fellow non-roster invitees Jacob Nottingham and Anthony Bemboom for a shot at the backup role behind Robinson Chirinos, who is expected to start until Rutschman makes his way to the majors.
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Reds' Beau Taylor: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Reds designated Taylor for assignment Monday.
Taylor's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for lefty pitcher Reiver Sanmartin, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Pirates. After being claimed off waivers from Cleveland in the spring, the 31-year-old Taylor has played exclusively for Louisville in 2021, slashing .234/.341/.335 across 233 plate appearances.
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Reds' Beau Taylor: Claimed, optioned by Reds
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Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Saturday and optioned to the team's alternate training site.
Taylor won't have to move too far after being designated by assignment by Cleveland in late March. The 31-year-old will be a depth option behind the plate for his new organization but has done nothing to show he deserves regular opportunities in his 60 major-league plate appearances to date, hitting .118/.237/.255.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: Designated for assignment
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Taylor was designated for assignment Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Taylor was informed Sunday that he won't make Cleveland's Opening Day squad, and he was cast off the 40-man roster Saturday to help make room for Oliver Perez and Ben Gamel. It's unclear whether he'll be claimed off waivers with just under a week remaining until Opening Day.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: Won't make Opening Day roster
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Taylor was informed Sunday that he won't be on Cleveland's Opening Day roster, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
The 31-year-old was never a likely bet to open the season with Cleveland since Roberto Perez and Austin Hedges have remained healthy in camp. Taylor figures to be the top option for a promotion if Perez or Hedges face any injury issues this season.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: Sent down by Cleveland
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Taylor was optioned to the Indians' alternate training site Wednesday.
Taylor saw minimal playing time as the third catcher with the major-league club, but he should get some more consistent work at alternate camp and could return to the active roster if injuries occur. The 30-year-old hit just .048 with nine strikeouts over 21 at-bats to begin the season.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: Filling in for resting Perez
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Taylor will start at catcher and bat ninth Sunday against the Tigers.
Taylor will be making his seventh start of the season while top backstop Roberto Perez receives a routine day off. Over 21 plate appearances this season, Taylor has managed only one hit.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: Promoted for Game 2
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Taylor was recalled from the alternate training site after Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
The 30-year-old joined the Indians as a non-roster invitee in December, and he'll join the 40-man and 30-man rosters for Tuesday's nightcap. Taylor should operate as the team's third catcher behind Roberto Perez and Sandy Leon.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: Invited to summer camp
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Taylor will be a part of the Indians' 60-man player pool this season.
He is not on the 40-man roster, but will be one of three catchers to train at Progressive Field. Taylor could see MLB action this season if Roberto Perez or Sandy Leon miss time.
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Indians' Beau Taylor: NRI deal with Cleveland
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Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Indians on Friday that includes an invite to spring training.
A 29-year-old catcher who had spent the bulk of his career with Oakland, Taylor has only made 36 plate appearances in the majors. He has a very low offensive ceiling and profiles as a Triple-A catcher who gets called up to the big leagues in emergencies.
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Athletics' Beau Taylor: Designated for assignment
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Taylor was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.
This move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Frankie Montas, who was reinstated from suspension ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday. Taylor has appeared in just 30 big-league games this season, going 4-for-25 (.160) with a pair of homers.
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Blue Jays' Beau Taylor: Ends up back with Oakland
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Taylor was claimed off waivers by Oakland on Tuesday.
Taylor started the season in the Athletics organization, getting into nine games. He was designated for assignment and claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays in mid-August before being DFA'd again. Now back in Oakland, he appears to be the third catcher behind Josh Phegley and Sean Murphy. Chris Herrmann was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Blue Jays' Beau Taylor: Designated for assignment
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Taylor was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Taylor is hitting .167 with a pair of homers in 10 games for Oakland and Toronto this season. He'll make way on the 40-man roster for Anthony Kay, called up to make his big-league debut in a corresponding move.
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Blue Jays' Beau Taylor: Called up to Toronto
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The Blue Jays recalled Taylor from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Astros.
Taylor will slot in as the third catcher on the depth chart behind Danny Jansen and Reese McGuire. The 29-year-old rookie previously appeared in nine games with Oakland earlier this season, going 4-for-22 with two home runs in those contests.
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Blue Jays' Beau Taylor: Claimed by Toronto
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Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Taylor was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday, and the Blue Jays saw enough in him to claim him off waivers. In 62 games at the Triple-A level this season, the 29-year-old carries a slash line of .257/.408/.461 with eight home runs.
