Trending Now - Chris Taylor Reverses Retirement Decision After Just One Day

WHO:

MLB.com - Chris Taylor, a longtime Dodger and two-time World Series champion.

MLB.com - Andrew Friedman, Dodgers' executive who acquired Taylor.

MLB.com - Max Muncy, Dodgers player who recently suffered an injury.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Chris Taylor's retirement was initially reported in the MiLB transaction log, leading to tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB.com - Taylor has compiled a slash average of .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles in 132 plate appearances this season.

MLB.com - Taylor's best season was in 2017, when he batted .288/.354/.496 with 21 home runs, 34 doubles, 72 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases.

MLB.com - Taylor hit a walk-off home run against the St. Louis Cardinals' Alex Reyes to win the 2021 National League wild-card game.

MLB.com - Chris Taylor's retirement was initially reported in the MiLB transaction log, leading to tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB.com - Taylor is expected to play again this season despite being placed on the Minor League injured list with a left forearm fracture, although there is no timetable for his return.

MLB.com - Taylor has played 32 games this season, hitting .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles and 15 RBIs before his injury.

MLB.com - Chris Taylor is expected to play again this season despite being placed on the Minor League injured list with a left forearm fracture.

MLB.com - Taylor has played 32 games this season, hitting .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles and 15 RBIs.

MLB.com - Taylor won World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024.

MLB.com - Taylor has hit 108 home runs with a .761 OPS in 1,007 games during his tenure with the Dodgers.

MLB.com - Taylor made his lone All-Star appearance in 2021.

MLB.com - Chris Taylor's retirement was initially reported in the MiLB transaction log, leading to tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB.com - Taylor has compiled a slash average of .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles in 132 plate appearances this season.

MLB.com - Taylor's best season was in 2017, when he batted .288/.354/.496 with 21 home runs, 34 doubles, 72 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases.

MLB.com - Taylor hit a walk-off home run against the St. Louis Cardinals' Alex Reyes to win the 2021 National League wild-card game.

MLB.com - Chris Taylor reversed his retirement decision after one day and was reinstated.

MLB.com - Taylor was placed on the Minor League injured list due to a left forearm fracture.

MLB.com - Taylor hit .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles and 15 RBIs in 32 games before his injury.

MLB.com - Max Muncy exited a game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist; initial X-rays were negative.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Taylor was playing with the Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels’ system.

MLB.com - The incident involving Muncy occurred at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Taylor announced his retirement on a Friday and reversed the decision on the following Saturday.

MLB.com - Taylor sustained his injury on a Wednesday when he was hit by a pitch.

MLB.com - Muncy was held out of the lineup on Saturday and Sunday following his injury.

WHY:

MLB.com - Taylor's acquisition by the Dodgers in June 2016 for longtime top pitching prospect Zach Lee is considered one of the savviest moves of the Andrew Friedman era with the Dodgers.

MLB.com - Taylor's retirement was initially reported, leading to tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB.com - Taylor's retirement was short-lived, and he is expected to play again this season despite his injury.

HOW:

MLB.com - Taylor will now focus on recovering from his fractured forearm.

MLB.com - Taylor was reinstated and placed on the injured list as a result of his left forearm fracture sustained from being hit by a pitch.

(UPDATED May 25, 2026 01:35 UTC)

Chris Taylor has announced his retirement, a decision that has prompted heartfelt tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he made a significant impact. This season, Taylor recorded a slash average of .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles in 132 plate appearances, but his standout year was in 2017, when he hit .288 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs. Moving forward, Taylor will be focusing on recovering from a fractured forearm, marking the end of an era that began with his acquisition by the Dodgers in June 2016.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 19:17 UTC)

Chris Taylor's retirement was initially reported in the Minor League transaction log, prompting tributes from various MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite being placed on the Minor League injured list with a left forearm fracture, Taylor is expected to play again this season, although there is no timetable for his return. This season, he has played 32 games, hitting .255 with a .382 on-base percentage and .321 slugging, contributing seven doubles and 15 RBIs before his injury.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 17:16 UTC)

Chris Taylor is expected to return to play this season, despite currently being on the Minor League injured list due to a left forearm fracture. So far this season, he has participated in 32 games, boasting a batting average of .255 with seven doubles and 15 RBIs, and he has previously won World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024. His retirement was initially reported, prompting tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he has hit 108 home runs with a .761 OPS over his 1,007 games with the team.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 06:14 UTC)

Chris Taylor has announced his retirement, a move that has prompted heartfelt tributes from MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. This season, he achieved a slash average of .255/.382/.321 with seven doubles in 132 plate appearances, but his standout year was in 2017 when he batted .288/.354/.496, hitting 21 home runs and driving in 72 RBIs. Now, Taylor will shift his focus to recovering from a fractured forearm.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 04:17 UTC)

Chris Taylor, a longtime Dodger and two-time World Series champion, has reversed his retirement decision just one day after announcing it and has been reinstated, although he is now on the Minor League injured list due to a left forearm fracture. Before his injury, Taylor had a solid performance, hitting .255 with seven doubles and 15 RBIs in 32 games while playing with the Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels’ system. Meanwhile, Max Muncy exited a game at American Family Field in Milwaukee after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist, but initial X-rays came back negative, and he was held out of the lineup for the following games.