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LHP Josh Taylor Added to Generals

Published on May 14, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


Jackson, Tenn. - In coordination with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Jackson Generals announced the addition of pitcher Josh Taylor to their active roster, as of Saturday, May 12. In a separate roster move, Generals reliever Michael Dimock was promoted to Triple-A Reno. Taylor arrived from High-A Visalia, and his addition put Jackson's roster at 25 active players. Initially listed as number 23, Taylor's jersey number has since been changed to 28. Taylor was made active upon arrival. He has not yet pitched at Jackson this year.

BULLET BIO: LHP Josh Taylor

25 years old; born 3/2/93 in Phoenix, Arizona

Height/Weight: 6'5", 225 lbs.

Acquired by Arizona in a July 2015 trade with the Philadelphia Phillies

2017: 34 games (14 starts) between Jackson and AZL D-backs - 4-7, 4.96 ERA, 98.0 IP, 92 K, 1.64 WHIP

2018: 14 games (0 starts) at High-A Visalia - 1-2, 5 saves, 2.81 ERA, 16.0 IP, 20 K, 1.31 WHIP

Career MILB marks (2014-2018): 101 games (62 starts), 20-28 W-L, 4.55 ERA, 383.1 IP, 371 K, 1.54 WHIP

ROSTER MOVES - JACKSON GENERALS (AA-Arizona) - May 12

ADD: LHP Josh Taylor (jersey number: 28) - added on May 12

DELETE: RHP Michael Dimock - transferred to Triple-A Reno on May 12

Link: Updated PDF Roster (with Taylor as No. 28)

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