Dodgers DFA Chris Taylor and Activate Tommy Edman From Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a strong start, despite multiple veterans underperforming and other stars getting injured. Ahead of the Dodgers' series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, the Dodgers made a key roster decision.
According to David Vassegh of Dodger Talk on Twitter/X, Chris Taylor doesn't have a locker in the Dodgers clubhouse, and that utility infielder/outfielder and fan-favorite Tommy Edman is expected to be activated on Sunday, May 18.
In an update on Taylor's locker being absent from the clubhouse, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported on Twitter/X that Taylor has been designated for assignment.
The departure of Taylor marks the second time a long-tenured Dodgers player has been designated for assignment by the team this week. Earlier, Austin Hedges was DFA'd to bring up top catching prospect Dalton Rushing. Now, Taylor is DFA'd to make room for Edman to return to the lineup.
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Taylor was in the final year of a four-year, $60 million deal. He helped the Dodgers win two World Series, and accumulated a decade of experience in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.
After 10 years in Los Angeles, Taylor accumulated 108 home runs, 846 hits, 505 runs, 195 doubles, and 433 RBI en route to an incredible Dodgers tenure. He was named to the All-Star team in 2021, and was NLCS MVP in 2017.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (3) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium.Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
His departure, while bitter-sweet, comes amid his a poor start to 2025. In just 35 plate appearances, Taylor was hitting just .200, with a very low .457 OPS. His departure paves the way for Edman to return to the lineup.
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Edman was off to an incredible start to the year. While he was hitting just .252, Edman had an incredible .523 slugging percentage and an .818 OPS. Edman in just 122 plate appearances had 28 hits, 19 runs, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 8 home runs, and 24 RBI.
The former Gold Glove winner for the St. Louis Cardinals has made a huge impact on the Dodgers since joining the team for the 2024 season. He had an incredible postseason, being named NLCS MVP in 2024 en route to the Dodgers second ring in five seasons.
Edman's return is much-needed after dropping two games to the Angels. While Taylor's career in Dodger blue is likely over, the veteran utility-man will be beloved by the Dodgers fandom.
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