Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Chris Taylor opted out of his deal with the Los Angeles Angels just before Opening Day, per Ken Rosenthal.
Taylor spent the remainder of the 2025 season with the Angels after the Dodgers released him, and signed a minor league deal just before spring training. The Angels reportedly informed him he wouldn’t make the major league team, so he opted to re-enter free agency.
Before the Angels signed him, Taylor said he had plans to remain in MLB for the coming season.
“Oh no, I’m still playing,” Taylor said to David Vassegh on Dodger Talk. “Don’t pull the cord on me yet, Vassegh. No, I’m still playing. I’m down here in Arizona working out. Um, you know, I… I don’t know where it’s going to be yet, obviously with free agency being the way it is, but, um, I will be playing again this coming season.”
How did Chris Taylor Play for the Angels in 2025?
Taylor played just 30 games for the Angels in 2025, struggling with injury throughout the season.
He fractured his hand after a pitch hit him against the Athletics, landing on the injured list in June 2025. He went back to the injured list just a month later, re-aggravating his injury shortly after his return.
The veteran hit two homers with the Angels and drove in 10 runs across his 30 appearances, and slashed .179/.278/.321 through 78 at-bats.
How Long Was Chris Taylor With the Dodgers?
Before the Dodgers released him, Taylor had just begun his 10th year of service with the Dodgers. He made his sole All-Star appearance with LA, and also won the 2020 and 2024 World Series with the team. He posted a .761 OPS throughout his 1,007 appearances with the Dodgers, and is still a fan favorite among fans.
His best season with the Dodgers came in 2017, where he hit 21 homers and tallied 73 RBIs while maintaining a .850 OPS.
Throughout his career with the Dodgers, Taylor hit 108 homers and drove in 423 runs.
Taylor hasn’t announced his intentions for the coming season yet, but will likely look for a new team and try to break back into MLB.
Would you want Chris Taylor back as a depth piece in LA?
One Response
Why would you even ask that question, respectfully.