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    Josh Taylor

    JoshTaylor

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #38
    • Relief Pitcher
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      6' 5", 245 lbs
    • Birthdate
      3/2/1993 (33)
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      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Phoenix, AZ
    • Status
      60-day IL
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