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    Josh Taylor

    JoshTaylor

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #38
    • Relief Pitcher
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      1.96 m, 111 kg
    • Birthdate
      2/3/1993 (33)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Phoenix, AZ
    • Status
      60-day IL
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