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Washington Nationals: Michael Taylor can’t build on breakout season

Our 2018 Report Cards are nearing their end and one of the final few players to get theirs is Michael Taylor. He opened the year as the Washington Nationals starting centerfielder after a breakout 2017, however, he failed to capitalize on the role.

After starting the year slashing .186/.249/.311 by May 23rd, the outfielder finished the year with an underwhelming slash line of just .227/.287/.357 and only six home runs. And now, with the way the year played out, he’s in danger of occupying a bench role or he could even be traded before the 2019 season.