Ex-Dodgers Star Chris Taylor Clears Confusion Regarding MLB Retirement on Social Media

Chris Taylor spent 10 seasons of his 12-year MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and won the World Series twice in 2020 and 2024.

Ex-Dodgers Star Chris Taylor Clears Confusion Regarding MLB Retirement on Social Media

Chris Taylor (Image via ClutchPoints)

Chris Taylor is officially retiring from baseball. On Sunday, the former Los Angeles Dodgers star took to his social media account to clear the confusion regarding his retirement.

The initial reports of his retirement emerged on Friday after the MLB’s transaction page listed him as retired. The MLB’s official social media handle would then announce his retirement and wish him well.

However, just a day later, reports claimed that Taylor had changed his mind. As per the reports, the 35-year-old was heading to the minor league’s injured list with a fractured left forearm.

Taylor then took to his Instagram account on Sunday and cleared the confusion regarding his future. In the post, the utility player confirmed his retirement from the sport and thanked the fans for their support over the years.

Clearing up any confusion, I’ve officially decided to retire from the game I’ve dedicated my entire life towards. … Thank you to the loyal fans who have supported me through my success and stuck with me through the struggles.

Chris Taylor said on Instagram

Taylor was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2012 and made his MLB debut with them in 2014. In June 2016, he was traded to the Dodgers.

His first home run for the club was a grand slam in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He that game, he had a double and triple as well, and fell just short of a cycle.

The right-handed star went on to spend 10 seasons with the Dodgers, winning the World Series twice and having some top postseason moments. In 2017, he was one of the co-MVPs of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) along with Justin Turner.

In the 2021 NL Wild Card Game, he hit a two-out, two-run walk-off home run to send his team to the National League Division Series (NLDS). In Game 5 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, he hit 3 home runs. He thus became the first player to hit 3 home runs in an elimination game.

After occasional appearances in the 2025 season with the Dodgers, he was released from the team in May. A few days later, he joined the Los Angeles Angels on a major league deal. He went on to play 58 games last season while batting with a .186 average and having 2 home runs and 16 RBIs.

He started the 2026 season in the minor leagues. Following an injury, the veteran called it a day on his playing career.

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Dave Roberts had called Chris Taylor a “great teammate” following initial reports of retirement

Chris Taylor is actually done with baseball. After reports claimed that he had changed his mind regarding retirement, the American international came forward and officially announced his decision to hang up his spikes. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had some high praise for him.

Dave Roberts and Chris Taylor
Dave Roberts and Chris Taylor (Image via Imago/X/@MLBONFOX)

Following the initial reports about his retirement on Friday, Roberts was asked about the longtime Dodgers star. The skipper claimed that he was fortunate enough to get a chance to coach him.

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.

Dave Roberts said on Sportsnet LA

Taylor appeared in 1,007 regular-season games for the Dodgers. He batted with a .250/.330/.431 slash line and had 184 doubles, 30 triples, 108 home runs, 423 RBIs, and 480 runs scored.

As for his overall MLB career, he finishes with 110 home runs and 443 RBIs. He retired as a 2-time World Series winner and had one All-Star appearance in 2021.

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