Dodgers Fans Reacts to Shocking Chris Taylor Roster Move

Aaron Coloma | May 18, 2025

May 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (3) scores a run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated outfielder Chris Taylor for assignment Sunday morning.

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Taylor has struggled for the Dodgers in 2025, slashing .200/.200/.257 with two RBIs and an OPS of .457 through 35 at bats. Taylor has been with the Dodgers since 2016, when he came from the Seattle Mariners for right-handed pitcher Zach Lee. He played 1,007 games with the Dodgers, and received All-Star honors in the 2021 season. Taylor has 790 hits in Dodger blue, swatting 30 home runs with 108 RBIs with a slash line of .250/.330/.431.

With second baseman Tommy Edman soon to return from an ankle injury which landed him on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 30, the Dodgers needed to make room on their roster.

Taylor's designation for assignment comes just four days after long-time Dodgers catcher and fan-favorite Austin Barnes suffered the same fate Wednesday. Both Taylor and Barnes were the longest tenured Dodgers position players at the time they were DFA'd.

The Dodgers are sending a clear message with these two moves: that their priority is to win games above anything else.

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Fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express their appreciation for Chris Taylor and what he has done for the organization.

I just know the dodgers are cooking up the “Thank you Chris Taylor” post and idk if I’m ready for it pic.twitter.com/qqZ3jYf5Mh

— mikey (@DaMookShow) May 18, 2025

Su much respect and thanks to Chris Taylor and all he did for the @Dodgers . It’s painful to see guys who meant so much to an organization be forced to move on but the time has come.
🫡 CT3

— | kevin (@KevinKauffman9) May 18, 2025

Chris Taylor, one of my favorite Dodgers ever. I’ll miss you and I would still jump in front of a bus for you 🥺💙 pic.twitter.com/sqJvp0hyjO

— Uneducated Hockey Stans (@LAKINGSGIRLIES) May 18, 2025

Chris Taylor was a Dodgers legend, but it was time to move on unfortunately. https://t.co/mUPbezn25d

— William (@William9340) May 18, 2025

Chris Taylor was such a special dodger even when I hated to see him at the plate

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Chris Taylor from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Zach Lee.

— Spud 🥔 (@spudBSBL) May 18, 2025

Man! I Didn’t think the Dodgers would do it, but this is a case of what have you done for me lately? Chris Taylor was officially DFA’d. CT3 has been a very good Dodger with lots of GREAT moments. https://t.co/2ONXbe3dma

— EricBMac (@TheEricBMac) May 18, 2025

Oh my gosh!

The Dodgers have DFA’d Chris Taylor. Forever a Dodgers legend.

— Captain Boost (@eurosooner77) May 18, 2025

omg not chris taylor too !!!

— ˚✧₊⁺ mabuhay mami ⁎⁺˳✧༚ (@xjesellex) May 18, 2025

Barrels will always be overrated. Expect in situations like this. Thanks for the memories Chris Taylor! https://t.co/CEmXzMW0I4

— JAG (@jeffreygeller) May 18, 2025

this one hurts. thanks for the memories chris taylor 💙 pic.twitter.com/V1zkFUDqTP

— g 🎀 (@pgisell_) May 18, 2025

Watching Chris Taylor Dodger highlights on YouTube to reminisce on the great times 🥹💙

— Christopher Robin (@KiissHurtado15) May 18, 2025

A moment that will be in my heart forever 💙🤍!!!
THANK YOU CHRIS TAYLOR FOR everything 🫡 #dodgers #ChrisTaylor https://t.co/IFpd6fN29N pic.twitter.com/6BTEQJfGDb

— AlexanderRose (@YoAlexanderRose) May 18, 2025

Thank you Chris Taylor also for opening the 2017 World Series with a bang 🫡 pic.twitter.com/yRPWSLYKhO

— ジョン (@no_good_johnny) May 18, 2025

Chris Taylor,
Thank you so very much for all of your contributions and great plays!
Best wishes on your next chapter https://t.co/3zHRiPPa2n

— Chris (@Dodgerblue2024) May 18, 2025

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