Blake Taylor

Free-agent reliever Blake Taylor has signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

The minors pact comes with an invite to big-league camp. The left-hander had an excellent three-year run with the Astros from 2020-2022, posting a 3.06 ERA across 92 outings in that time. However, an elbow injury limited him to just 16 games in 2022 and he posted a 5.15 ERA in 35 Triple-A contests in 2023 and was unable to make it back to the big leagues in Houston.

Houston Astros pitcher Blake Taylor has been activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A as he works his way back from a left elbow strain.

Fantasy Impact

He was rehabbing with Triple-A Suger Land of late and has made four scoreless appearances across 3 1/3 innings of work. The left-hander worked to a 3.94 ERA across 19 outings for the Astros in 2022 but dealt with elbow issues throughout the season. With the Astros' bullpen consisting of solely right-handed arms, Taylor could be a key piece if healthy moving forward.

Astros reliever Blake Taylor surrendered a solo homer during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Athletics. He blew the save but managed to salvage the win as Houston ultimately defeated Oakland by a score of 7-6.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor's final season line includes a 4-4 record, 3.16 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and .233 OBA through 42.2 innings of work. He allowed just two runs over his final 15 outings. Expect him to carve out a significant role in the Houston bullpen throughout the postseason.

Astros reliever Blake Taylor found himself in the right place at the right time during Friday's game against the Padres. He faced one batter, throwing just five pitches and amassing a strikeout while also earning the win. Houston ultimately defeated San Diego by a score of 6-3.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor is now 3-4 with a 3.38 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and .234 OBA through 34.2 innings of relief work this season. While he doesn't have terrible metrics, you can comfortably leave the southpaw on waivers in all leagues.

Astros reliever Blake Taylor struggled while pitching in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Royals. He allowed two runs on two hits (including one homer) and issued just one out—a strikeout. He was hit with the loss and technically logged a blown save, too. Houston ultimately fell to Kansas City by a score of 3-2.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor is 2-4 with a 3.90 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and .250 OBA through 30 innings in his second season at the MLB level. The 26-year-old is 0-for-4 during save opportunities and has issued 16 walks while striking out 33 opponents.