Michael A. Taylor: Everything you need to know

Taylor announced prior to Sunday's game against the Nationals that he will retire from professional baseball following the contest, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. The 34-year-old said that he made the decision a few months ago that 2025 would be his last season in the big leagues, but he waited until the final game of the campaign to confirm his plans. The White Sox will include Taylor in the lineup for Sunday's contest, as he'll occupy center field and bat ninth. Taylor -- who has played 12 years in the big leagues -- enters the finale with a .199/.256/.366 slash line to go with nine home runs and eight stolen bases over 321 plate appearances with the White Sox this season.

Taylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals. Taylor will step out of the starting nine for a second consecutive game after going 1-for-15 over his last eight contests. Brooks Baldwin, Derek Hill and Dominic Fletcher will form Chicago's outfield trio with Taylor on the bench.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Washington. Taylor will take a seat for Friday's series opener, giving way to Brooks Baldwin in center field. Taylor has one hit in his last 14 at-bats, with the lone hit being a two-run home run.