Former Dodgers Chris Taylor Has Retired From MLB
A decade of diving catches and huge postseason hits for LA. After 12 MLB seasons and two World Series rings, this longtime Dodgers staple is calling it a career. Former Dodgers Chris Taylor has retired from MLB.
Taylor was part of the Dodgers’ 2020, 2024 and 2025 World Series teams (although he was released in May ’25). He was an All-Star in 2021. The Dodgers acquired Taylor in 2016 and he became a core member of the team for nine years. He hit 20 or more home runs twice (2017, 2021) and had 70+ RBIs in both seasons.
The Dodgers got him for Zach Lee from the Mariners in 2016. He wound up being one of the best moves in the Andrew Friedman era. True Los Angeles fans that bleed blue will never forget his 2021 Wild Card walk-off. Taylor truly had an impact during his baseball tenure.
Nonetheless, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times confirmed the news of Taylor’s retirement. He revealed, “Chris Taylor has retired, according to milb.com. Taylor, 35, won two World Series rings and made one All-Star team during a 10-year run with the Dodgers. He was playing for the Angels’ AAA team in Salt Lake.”
Major League Baseball praised Chris for his decade-plus career. And provided a brief overview of several of his accolades. Regarding Taylor MLB states,
“Chris Taylor has announced his retirement after 12 Major League seasons spent across the Mariners, Dodgers and Angels. He won two World Series rings with the Dodgers (2020 and 2024), was an All-Star in 2021 and was named co-NLCS MVP in 2017.”
Former Dodgers Chris Taylor Has Retired From MLB
Furthermore, manager Dave Roberts had nothing but praise for Chris Taylor after hearing about his retirement last night. Roberts told the available press, “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. I hope he, Mary, and the kids can ride off into the sunset.”
Taylor’s official retirement was revealed on Friday’s MiLB transactions log. He was with the Los Angeles Angels’ Triple-A Salt Lake affiliate and compiled a slash average of .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles in 132 plate appearances. Taylor’s best season overall though was in 2017, when he batted .288/.354/.496 with 21 home runs, 34 doubles, 72 RBI and 17 stolen bases. Thanks for the memories Chris and enjoy retirement!
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