Chris Taylor absent from Dodgers' Saturday lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/outfielder Chris Taylor is not in the lineup Saturday against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Taylor drew the start in center and went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run in yesterday's contest. But, today, it will be Joc Pederson manning center and batting eighth for Los Angeles.

Our models project Taylor for 2 home runs, 7 RBI and a .255 average over 57 plate appearances the rest of the year.