Angels Re-Sign Chris Taylor to Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have signed utility player Chris Taylor to a minor-league deal, according to the team.

Additionally, the Angels are keeping Hunter Strickland on a similar deal, per team reporter Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.

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Taylor is known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he produced multiple clutch hits and was a valuable player who added flexibility to the lineup.

He has helped the Dodgers win two World Series titles and take home the NLCS MVP award in 2017.

Mar 17, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Chris Taylor against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

As a defender, he can line up in the infield or outfield, still providing quality range and a good glove that will rarely make mistakes.

However, his bat has been on the decline since 2024, posting an OPS+ of 71 and 55 over the last two years.

Taylor battled a broken arm in 2025 as well, though he should be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season if the front office needs a veteran player who can provide serviceable contributions.

He went the entire offseason unsigned until the start of the season, though Taylor was never expected to stop playing.

“Oh no, I’m still playing,” Taylor said on Dodger Talk with David Vassegh. “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.”

Now, he gets the chance to reassert himself as a major leaguer and help the Angels make some progress after a poor 2025.

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