Chris Taylor Retires After 12 Seasons and Two World Series Titles

Chris Taylor, 35, has retired from Major League Baseball after a 12-year career that included two World Series championships. Taylor was drafted by the Mariners in 2012 out of the University of Virginia. He made his MLB debut in July 2014 and was traded to the Dodgers in 2016. In 2017 he played 140 games, hit 21 home runs, and was named co-MVP of the NLCS.

Taylor signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Dodgers before the 2020 season. He appeared in more than 1,000 games for Los Angeles, hit 107 home runs, and won World Series titles in 2020 and 2024. The Dodgers released Taylor in May 2025 after a slow start. He signed with the Angels, played 30 games, and later agreed to a minor-league contract. An injury at Triple-A ended his season.

Taylor announced his retirement after the injury.

In a statement, he thanked coaches, teammates, organizations, fans, and family for supporting his career. Over his career Taylor earned more than $75 million. He and his wife Mary founded the CT3 Foundation in 2020 to support children with cancer and other medical conditions.