{"id":38834,"date":"2025-05-19T13:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T13:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/38834\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T13:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T13:39:13","slug":"los-angeles-dodgers-part-ways-with-their-60-million-utility-star-chris-taylor-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/38834\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Dodgers part ways with their $60 million utility star Chris Taylor | MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LosLos Angeles Dodgers part ways with their $60 million utility star Chris Taylor (Image Source: Instagram) In a slew of roster moves, the Los Angeles Dodgers DFA\u2019d utility player Chris Taylor. As the reputed MLB team is currently struggling with their inconsistent pitching depth due to the injured pitchers. Taylor was one of the longest-serving athletes with the Dodgers. With Tommy Edman back in the clubhouse, the noise around the exit of Chris Taylor is indirectly pointing towards the former KBO star Hyeseong Kim. <\/p>\n

Dodgers release utility star Chris Taylor in the middle of the 2025 MLB Season<\/p>\n

With the long list of injured pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers recently released Chris Taylor, one of their longest-serving utility players. The 2024 World Series Champions went on to make headlines across the MLB fraternity after they released Austin Barnes. The official handle of the Los Angeles Dodgers even announced the exit of Chris Taylor on X. The post mentioned\u201cThe Dodgers activated IF\/OF Tommy Edman and released IF\/OF Chris Taylor.\u201dThe Dodgers’ post on X even mentioned Tommy Edman\u2019s comeback to the team roster after his 10-day absence due to his injured ankles. The president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman<\/a>, also reacted to the recent moves of the Dodgers. During a press conference, Friedman spoke about the exit of Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor. He said, “This has been a very emotional week for all of us. Barnsey and CT have been in the middle of some huge moments for this organization. Both guys have left an indelible mark on our culture and where we’re at at this point.”While talking about the contributions made by Chris Taylor, Friedman said, “We saw it in 2021, winning 106 games and not winning the division. Our primary goal during the regular season is to win the division. That is what we feel puts us in the best position to accomplish our ultimate goal.”While discussing about the athletic prowess of Taylor, Andrew Friedman further elaborated- “He is the consummate pro, the way he did a trust fall when he got here. He came in hungry and wanting to get better and dove in with our hitting guys, with our position coaches. He was a huge part of so much success that we’ve enjoyed. Can’t say enough about the human, the worker, the teammate, the player.”According to the rumor mill in the MLB world, the speculations around the sudden exit of Chris Taylor are pointing towards the entry of the former KBO star Hyeseong Kim on the 40-players\u2019 roster of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reportedly, Chris Taylor was in the last year of his $60 million contract with the Dodgers. Also Read: “Sad to see someone like that go\u201d- Dodgers\u2019 star Clayton Kershaw reacts to Austin Barnes getting DFA\u2019d<\/a>
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