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Angels' Chris Taylor Un-retires, Then Fractures Bone on Pitch

5/24/2026

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Taylor Reverses Retirement

On May 23, 2026, Chris Taylor, Los Angeles Angels outfielder, reversed his retirement and was placed on the injured list with a fracture after being hit by a pitch.
He hit .255/.382/.321 with 15 RBIs and 86 wRC+ in 32 games.
Taylor’s career includes three Dodgers Series titles (2020, 2024, 2025) and a 2021 All-Star selection.
Angels signed him to a deal in March 2026 and view him as depth.

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Taylor Unretires

Taylor announced retirement on Friday and reversed it the next day.
The Dodgers posted a video marking his ten-year tenure and three World Series wins.
His 2016 trade to Los Angeles, sending prospect Zach Lee to Seattle, is hailed as one of Andrew Friedman's smartest moves.
Analysts note his six-position versatility offers a clubhouse asset that could shape team strategy on return.

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Taylor Injured

Taylor's fracture placed him on the Salt Lake Bees’ injured list, removing a veteran bat from the Angels.
The Angels are last in the AL West at 18-34 (2-8 recent), a league where the Dodgers lead the NL West at 31-20.
Taylor’s final professional game was Wednesday versus Triple-A Tacoma, where he played right field.
His IL placement eliminates a depth piece as the Angels chase a late-season turnaround.

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Taylor Reverses Retirement

On May 23, 2026, Chris Taylor, Los Angeles Angels outfielder, reversed his retirement and was placed on the injured list with a fracture after being hit by a pitch.
He hit .255/.382/.321 with 15 RBIs and 86 wRC+ in 32 games.
Taylor’s career includes three Dodgers Series titles (2020, 2024, 2025) and a 2021 All-Star selection.
Angels signed him to a deal in March 2026 and view him as depth.

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