Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Tyrone Taylor is a backup outfielder for the New York Mets who has been rotating in and out of the lineup. Recently benched for consecutive games due to poor performance (3-for-22, .136 average over last 8 games), but delivered a crucial three-run home run against the Yankees on May 17 that tied the game in the 9th inning with two outs, helping the Mets win 7-6 and ending a 131-game losing streak when trailing by 3+ runs in the 9th. The team has been cycling through center fielders due to injuries (Luis Robert Jr. on IL with herniated disk), with Taylor sharing duties with Carson Benge and now competing with A.J. Ewing for playing time.
Strengths
- + Delivered clutch three-run home run in critical situation vs Yankees
- + Game-winning heroics ended 131-game Mets losing streak
- + Capable of producing in high-leverage situations
- + Part of Mets' recent success (5 of last 6 games won)
Weaknesses
- - Recent slump: 3-for-22 (.136 average) over last 8 games
- - Benched for consecutive games due to poor performance
- - Limited playing time due to rotation with other outfielders
- - Competing for at-bats with multiple center field candidates (Benge, Ewing, Soto)
- - Inconsistent production at the plate
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Tyrone Taylor is a center fielder for the New York Mets.
Player Overview
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New York Mets
Recent News
David Bednar gave up a three-run homer in the ninth to take his second blown save Sunday against the Mets.
May 17, 2026
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off David Bednar in the bottom of the ninth Sunday as the Mets came back to beat the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
May 17, 2026
Mets' Tyrone Taylor 'happy to contribute' after hitting game-tying home run in ninth inning
May 17, 2026
Tyrone Taylor s dramatic homer rallies Mets in 10-inning win to take Subway Series from Yankees
May 17, 2026