Former Dodger Chris Taylor Suddenly Changes Retirement Plans
Former Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor is still set to play baseball for the time being, as he has changed his mind about retirement.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor is still set to play baseball for the time being, as he has changed h is mind about retirement. On Friday, MLB’s transaction log listed Taylor as retired, signaling the end of his 12-year career. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) However, Angels beat reporter Rhett Bollinger has reported that Taylor has gone back on his decision to retire and has been placed on the injured list.
During the Angels’ Triple-A game on Wednesday, Taylor was hit by a pitch, and it resulted in a left forearm fracture. Mar 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Chris Taylor against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images During Taylor’s retirement, there were so many tributes from Dodgers fans , and manager Dave Roberts even chimed in with his own thoughts on Taylor as a player he managed for years. “He’s had a great career. He got everything out of his ability.
He was a great teammate. I was fortunate enough to coach him,” Roberts said. “I hope he, [his wife] Mary and the kids can ride off into the sunset.