Chris Taylor Reverses Retirement Decision, Joins Injured List Instead
Chris Taylor’s retirement lasts one day as former Dodgers star changes mind

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Chris Taylor has decided not to retire just one day after announcing his retirement. Instead, he will go on the injured list with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate due to a forearm fracture.
- 01Chris Taylor initially announced his retirement, prompting reactions from fans and the Dodgers organization.
- 02He has been with the Angels since being released by the Dodgers in May 2022 and has played 30 games in the MLB since then.
- 03Taylor is currently on the injured list due to a forearm fracture, having previously missed time with a fractured hand.
- 04During his time with the Angels, he has batted .255 in 32 games this season in Triple-A.
- 05Taylor was a two-time World Series champion and a 2021 All-Star during his tenure with the Dodgers.
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Chris Taylor, the former Los Angeles Dodgers star, has reversed his retirement decision just one day after it was announced. Initially reported to be retiring, Taylor decided instead to go on the injured list with the Los Angeles Angels' Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City due to a forearm fracture. The announcement of his retirement was met with supportive messages from Dodgers fans and praise from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who acknowledged Taylor's significant contributions during his decade-long career with the team, which included two World Series championships and an All-Star selection in 2021. Taylor, 35, has been part of the Angels organization since his release from the Dodgers in May 2022, playing 30 games at the major league level last season but struggling with a batting average of .179. He re-signed with the Angels on a minor-league deal this spring and had been performing better in Triple-A, hitting .255 in 32 games this year before his injury. The decision to retire was reportedly communicated to the Angels organization, leading to the filing of official paperwork, but he ultimately chose to continue his career instead.
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