Acquired in a trade with the Mets for outfielder Jake Marisnick, the lefthander from Orange, CA made his debut with the Astros in 2020. In the shortened season, he registered a 2-1 record with a 2.18 ERA and one save in 22 appearances. He followed this up with eight appeances in the playoffs, chalking up a 1.59 ERA in 5-2/3rd innings.

Taylor is expected to be a part of the Houston bullpen in 2021.