Michael A. Taylor (OF, WAS) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor has strikeout issues, and thus is likely to hurt you in batting average. However, he also already has nine stolen bases on the young season.

If you are looking for a stolen base, he may be your best bet. In 375 career games, he has 56 steals. He also has some power, knocking out 19 homers in just 118 games last season. While his run production is likely to be average and his batting average likely to be low, he is a good option if you need stolen bases with the possibility of home runs.

Matchups against the Pirates and Phillies this week are not particularly easy, and they are at home, where Taylor is looking for a bit more luck. He is 8-for-40 at home this season, hitting three doubles, and stealing two bases. Look for Taylor to have better luck at home this week, particularly on Thursday when he faces left-handed pitcher Steven Brault, as Taylor has an .829 OPS against lefties this season.