Dodgers' Chris Taylor: Starting rehab assignment Thursday

Taylor is playing shortstop and batting second for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.

Taylor was originally scheduled to begin his rehab assignment over the weekend but appears ready to return to the field earlier than expected. The 2017 NLCS co-MVP has been out since July 15 with a fractured forearm. He could make his return to the Dodgers as early as next week.