Chris Taylor - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Chris Taylor Explains Retirement Decision Saga & Thanks Dodgers Fans Former Los Angeles Dodgers World Series champion Chris Taylor cleared up confusion from his retirement announcement.

13 HOURS AGO • DODGERBLUE.COM

Chris Taylor's rollercoaster retirement situation was exhausting for Dodgers fans Chris Taylor gave Dodgers fans one last weird little ride, simply for the love of the game, we guess. His entire Dodgers career was centered...

MAY 27 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Chris Taylor clarifies decision to retire on Instagram post Former Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor officially announced his retirement on Instagram to clear up confusion about his decision...

MAY 25 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Former Dodger Chris Taylor Officially Announces Retirement Decision Once and For All Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Chris Taylor has broken his silence on the ongoing retirement rumors.

MAY 24 • SI.COM

Officially retires Taylor announced his retirement from baseball via his personal Instagram account Sunday.

Impact Reports surfaced Friday that Taylor had decided to retire, but that was followed by reports Sunday that the veteran utility man reversed his decision. Taylor was subsequently placed on the 7-day IL by Triple-A Salt Lake due to a left forearm fracture. It now appears that Taylor has officially settled on hanging up his cleats. He played parts of 12-big league seasons, with his most productive campaigns coming as a member of the Dodgers. Taylor will conclude his career with a .248/.327/.746 slash line, 110 home runs, 443 RBI and 91 stolen bases over 1,123 regular-season games.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Former MLB World Series champion retires immediately, then changes his mind one day later MLB careers often end with emotional farewells and carefully planned announcements. For two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor, however...

MAY 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Angels' Chris Taylor unretires, accepts minor league status | Sporting News The two-time World Series champion changed his mind after quitting pro baseball after fracturing his left forearm.

MAY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Angels infielder Chris Taylor unretires just one day after walking away from baseball | Sporting News Here's a look at Taylor's retirement pump fake and decision to keep playing baseball.

MAY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guess who's back? One day after retiring, Chris Taylor reinstated Longtime Dodger and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor's retirement from baseball was a short one. After retiring on Friday, he cha...

MAY 24 • MLB.COM

Former Dodger Chris Taylor Not Retiring in Surprise Twist Former Los Angles Dodgers All-Star Chris Taylor has changed his mind on retirement.

MAY 24 • SI.COM

Changes mind on retirement Taylor changed his mind on retirement and was placed on the injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday with a left forearm fracture, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact One day after his retirement, Taylor has reversed course, though he will be out indefinitely with the forearm injury and it remains to be seen if he will ever actually play again professionally. The 35-year-old made an All-Star team in 2021 and won two World Series rings with the Dodgers, but he has been stuck in neutral at Salt Lake this season, slashing .255/.382/.321 without a home run over 132 plate appearances.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers postseason hero Chris Taylor makes sudden career decision Two-time Los Angeles Dodgers World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement after playing 12 MLB seasons.

MAY 23 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Announces retirement Taylor retired from professional baseball Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Taylor has been playing at Triple-A Salt Lake this year, but after slashing .255/.382/.321 through 32 games in the minors, he's officially decided it's time to hang up his cleats. The 35-year-old spent 12 seasons in the majors with the Mariners, Dodgers and Angels. He was named an All-Star in 2021 and won the World Series twice with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Announces retirement Taylor retired from professional baseball Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor, Dodgers' postseason hero and 2-time World Series champ, retires Longtime Dodger and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor has retired from professional baseball. Taylor, who was playing with the Sal...

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Inks minor-league deal with Halos Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor was with the Angels for spring training but was unsuccessful in making the team's Opening Day roster. He initially opted out of his contract March 20, but the veteran outfielder will return to the organization and likely play for Triple-A Salt Lake. Taylor appeared in 58 regular-season games between the Angels and Dodgers in 2025 and would be in line for a major-league call-up if the Angels require additional depth in the outfield.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Taylor and Angels make a decision on utility player's MLB future Chris Taylor is a well-known Los Angeles Angels utility player but his future is now up in the air.

MARCH 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Angels release pitcher Hunter Strickland and utilityman Chris Taylor from minor league contracts

The Los Angeles Angels have released right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland and utilityman Chris Taylor from their minor league contracts

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Opts out of contract Taylor opted out of his contract with the Angels on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor signed an NRI deal with the Halos in February, but after being informed he wouldn't make the big-league roster, he opted out of the deal. The veteran utility player will hit the open market once again, where he should generate some interest. Taylor went 9-for-39 (.231) with one home run and a 10:11 BB:K during spring training.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Former Dodgers World Series champion, 35, suddenly cut before Opening Day Veteran utility player Chris Taylor has only played 30 games with the Los Angeles Angels since he was designated for assignment by the Los A...

MARCH 20 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson is dealing with another elbow injury

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson has another elbow injury and the reliever will be examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister hoping to avoid surgery, according to...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Angels continue hopeless offseason by re-signing infamous Dodgers castoff The Angels reportedly re-signed former Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor after a long free agency.

FEBRUARY 13 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Angels Notes: Ex-Dodger signs MiLB deal, Ben Joyce injury update, Sam Bachman The Los Angeles Angels re-signed former Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor. In other Angels news, Ben Joyce was back on the mound, but LA w...

FEBRUARY 13 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Former Dodgers World Series champion signs with Angels The Los Angeles Angels reportedly re-signed Chris Taylor, a veteran of the Dodgers' World Series runs in 2020 and 2024, after his injury-sho...

FEBRUARY 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rejoins Angels Taylor signed a contract with the Angels on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact No details of the deal are currently known, but presumably it's a short-term contract that gives Taylor a good chance of starting the campaign on the big-league roster. He ended the 2025 season with the Angels and hit .179 with two homers and 10 RBI across only 90 plate appearances with the club. Taylor will likely be in a reserve role, but he could get several starts per week due to his ability to play all three outfield spots as well as second and third base.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Angels release pitcher Hunter Strickland and utilityman Chris Taylor from minor league contracts

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson is dealing with another elbow injury