Taylor shipped back to Triple-A: A's reliever Andrew Carignan was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday the team announced. In a corresponding move, the team option Jim Miller and Michael Taylor. (Updated 05/11/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Taylor didn't get too many chances with Oakland this time around as he hit just .188 over 16 at-bats. However, the 26-year-old will likely be back with the team at some point later in the season. Still, Taylor should be considered more of a long-term keeper option at this time. (Updated 05/11/2012).
02/24/2012 10:25 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Washington Nationals
Pitching runs deep in the nation's capital, but does Washington have what it takes on offense to compete in the tough N.L. East? Al Melchior breaks down the Nationals in a Fantasy team outlook.
When the Athletics acquired Michael Taylor prior to the 2010 season, they thought they were getting a middle-of-the-order slugger who was only a couple months from being major-league ready. It hasn't worked out that way, though. Instead, Taylor spent all of 2010 at Triple-A Sacramento, grinding his way through a miserable six-homer, .740-OPS campaign, and though he showed some improvement last year, he still wasn't the player who hit .320 with 20 homers and 21 steals in the Phillies system back in 2009. So why is still relevant in Fantasy? Hey, the Athletics must still have some confidence in him. They gave him a look last September and have freed up enough outfield spots for him to compete for a starting job this spring. He has fought through nagging injuries -- both to his shoulder and wrist -- during his time in the organization, so maybe the A's believe those are the primary reasons for his struggles. You shouldn't expect too much from a 26-year-old coming off two so-so minor-league seasons, but given his size and pedigree, Taylor has enough potential to deserve a late-round look in AL-only leagues. (Updated 2/1/12)
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