taylor was optioned to the syracuse chiefs to make room for the reactivation of closer jonathan papelbon on july 4, but he was recalled after appearing in just one game for the chiefs after first baseman ryan zimmerman was placed on the disabled list on july 8. taylor's return to the major leagues was short-lived, however, as he was optioned back to syracuse after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a loss against the san diego padres on july 24.