Former Dodgers Utility Star Signs With Angels

Chris Taylor, a key part of the Dodgers' recent World Series wins, joins the Angels on a new contract.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to reports. Taylor spent most of the 2025 season with the Angels after being released by the Dodgers earlier in the year, though his time with the team was limited due to injury.

Why it matters

Taylor was a valuable and versatile player for the Dodgers, contributing to their recent World Series championships. His signing with the Angels could provide a boost to their roster, especially in the outfield and infield where they lack depth.

The details

Taylor came to the Dodgers in 2016 via trade from the Seattle Mariners and quickly became a key part of their lineup, hitting a career-high 21 home runs in his first full season with the team in 2017. He made the NL All-Star team in 2021 and won two World Series rings with the Dodgers before being released last year. After signing with the Angels, Taylor's 2025 season was limited to just 30 games due to a hand injury.

  • Taylor was released by the Dodgers early in the 2025 regular season.
  • He signed with the Angels after being released by the Dodgers.
  • Taylor suffered a hand injury in June 2025 that limited him to just 30 games with the Angels that year.

The players

Chris Taylor

A former utility player for the Los Angeles Dodgers who won two World Series championships with the team.

Los Angeles Angels

The Major League Baseball team that has signed Chris Taylor to a new contract after he was released by the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Major League Baseball team that released Chris Taylor early in the 2025 season after he had spent 8 seasons with the organization.

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What they’re saying

“Oh no, I'm still playing. Don't pull the cord on me yet, Vassegh. No, I'm still playing. I'm down here in Arizona working out. Um, you know, I… I don't know where it's going to be yet, obviously with free agency being the way it is, but, um, I will be playing again this coming season.”

— Chris Taylor (Dodger Talk)

What’s next

The Angels will look to Taylor to provide depth and versatility to their roster, especially in the outfield and infield, as they aim to improve on their 2025 season performance.

The takeaway

Chris Taylor's signing with the Angels represents a new chapter for the veteran utility player, who was a key part of the Dodgers' recent success but now looks to contribute to another Los Angeles team's playoff push.